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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

In the six months that have elapsed
since that time the developments have
shown even greater riches than were
then dreamed Of. 1t was ut first
feared that the values in the COmbina-
tion ledge would decrease as depth was
gained, if indeed they did not play out
altogether. The reverse is true. With
the exception of the first, not carload
of ore has been shipped from the Com
bination which ran less than $500 per
ton. One went $500 to the ton, and ore
that is now being sacked will run into
the thousands. At l35 feet in depth the
ore changed from oxides to sulphides
which assures depth and permanency
to the ledge At this writing (June,
19O4), the shaft is down 24O feet, the
lodges are bigger, and the average val
ues better than ever. In all $l50,OOO
[net) worth of ore has been carted by
twenty-five mule teams eighty miles
across the desert, thence hundreds of
miles to the smelters, and there are
1000 tons of mill ore on the dump which
runs from $40 to $3.50 per ton. All this,
practically, is from development work,
scarcely ton having been stopped.
The mining man will not believe this,
until he, as hundreds have, comes and
sees for himself
Immediately west of the Combination
is the January, one Of the claims owned
by the Goldfeld Mining company of
Nevada. The average man could see no
encouraging surface showing on the
Ja1uary, but John Jones - Lucky
John"-felt that ledge could be found
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

as that article was written, has siuee
produced nearly million and hall
dollars. Other mines have been dirov-
cred which give every indication at
present of being in the race foa :hc
proud title of the greatest gold min' in
the world-notably the st. Ives, Quarts
ite, Tonopah Club, Kendall, Simm, r.ne
and now the Sandstorm.
1t is gratifying coincidence thai tho
same issue in which we republis. tho
early history of the camp should also
contain the first authentic news Il the
great strike on the Sandstorm, tb. .rene
oi the original discovery.
The town OF Goldfeld has kept paee-
as nearly AZ the lack of building supple,
will admit-with the progress "i the
mines. 1t is still principally city ~
tents, but substantial buildings OF -ione,
'dobe and frame now grace Main and
some of the side streets. The stone
building of Ingalls, & Co. will cOst ..iuve
$l5 900 and would be credit t. any
city Main street lots are selling a.
high as $4,000 apiece and the DE- nasd
grows steadily.
The population Of the town Of 't1sl-
field is something over 5000, and 81 the
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

search for gold. Heading south from
Tonopah, they skirted Mt. Butler and
followed the road as it winds about Gold
mountain, where George Kernick found
the Hasbrouck mine and sold interests
Schwab, ex-presidento of the United States
Steel Corporation. When the summit
was gained their gaze met flat, unbroken
desert, fifteen miles long and twenty
wide. To the right patch of alkali,
several square miles in area, glistened
brightly in the sun. To the left lay
KlOndike mountain, for which spot Jim
Butler was headed when he made the
discovery of the Mizpah.
But straight ahead, still to the south,
they saw Columbia mountain, and
thither the "hunch" led their footsteps.
When the mountain was reached, they
found it covered with float quartz.
Some of this-a black-looking rock
they panned and found exceedingly rich
in gold. But mile away, in "A natural
ampitheater formed by low, fat-topped
mountains, they noticed a green spot
which showed where Rabbit spring bub-
bled forth. With plenty of grub and
water close at hand, Stimler and Marsh
determined to prospect for the ledge
from which the rich float came.
After few days work the boys
uncovered ledge which was 20 feet in
width, and an average sample across a
good portion assayed $50 per ton in
gold. 1t was not equal to the Mizpah-
it isn't circumstance to finds which
have since been made in the Goldfield
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

prieved twice, and finally pardoned by
the governor, who said that the testi-
mOny on which he was convicted was
himsy and insufficient. Jack was one
of the pioneers of the Goldfield district,
and his holdings will make him rich
man.
Space forbids extended mention OF
any other properties, but there are
many which merit it-notably the Blue
Bull, Commonwealth, Kaiser, Lone
Star, Sandstorm, Adams, Goldfeld-
Fawn, and Uncle Sam. As matter Of
fact, in a stretch of territory five miles
square, there are hundreds of undevel-
oped claims with as good surface show
ing as had the bonanzas.
Goldfield-,he tnwn-is city of tents,
but the sound nf the hammer and the
boom of the blast never cease. Build
ings are going up--good habitable ones
real estate is rising, lots on Main
street are selling at 81 600 to $2,OOO
apiece, and desirable living spots at stiff
prices. There is an abundance OF good
water for domestic use, and ten miles
away is plenty Of wood. 1t is high
about the elevation of Colorado
Springs 5000 feet), and not unlike it in
climate and surroundings. Low buttes
rise out of the sandy plains all around,
and in the distance range the eternal
snow caps of the Sierras. From my
cabin door the spectacle is grand and
so vast the scale of plain and
mountain spreading before the eyes of
the spectator.
But you probably care little for des-
cription of the country. 1t is the story
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eoLDFlELD. NEVADA. NOVEMBER. 1909

district-but the boys thought it was
we'll worth staying with. They located
nineteen claims, and with the assistance
of Harry Ramsey, Tom Kendall and
others, did the work and perfected the
locations on all, in the meantime telling
nothing of their find to outsiders.
When the work was cOmpleted-in
May, lsos-the news OF the find was
given out in TOnOpah.
And then the rush was on.
Hundreds went out to the new Ell
Dorado, staked claims as close as they
could get to Columbia mountain-and
then returned home. That is, the great
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

on the ground. Together with three
others he secured years lease. 1t was a
good combination-'Lucky John Jones,
a good miner and rustler; "ShOrty" Ken
dali, big of stature and of heart, and also
lucky; L. l.. Patrick, the mining engi-
neer who first recognized the value OF
the Combination, and who is now one OF
it's owners; and b. j. Reilly, hotel
man, who successfully dabbles i'll mining
on the side.
Two DAYS after da ne Serk nches
countered from the start Cat present
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

ledge has been found, and not pound
of rock has been taken from the shafts,
drifts and cross-cuts of the January that
doesn't contain at least good milling
values in gold.
Up to May 1st, the average value of
ore shipped was about 5000 per ton, but
of late from rich streak 3 to 8
feet wide, ore is being shipped averag-
above 500 per ton. The January les
sees have shipped $l75, 900 worth Of ore,
and there are 500, 900 worth of mill
ore, worth from $50 to $50 per ton on
the dump. Conservative miners esti-
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

traordinary richness is here found
within feet of the surface. Crushing
small piece OF rock and panning it
leaves mass of gold sufficient to justify
the enthusiasm of the banker, the law
yer, the miner and the prospector stand
ing near. Assays would go as high as
$3O, 900 per ton. Several sets of lessees
are sacking and shipping rich ore from
the big, well-defned ledge on the Jum-
bo, and it will soon prove one of the
greatest producers in Goldfield.
A half mile north is the Red Top on
which rich ore was recently found. The
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

mate the amount in sight at over 81,
100000. Truly a wonderful record for
four months work
One fourth mile east of the Combna-
ton lies the Jumbo, owned by G. ID.
Taylor, George Kernick, George Me-
Clelland and John Mckane. Ore of ex-
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

shipping ore in Goldfield means 800 or
more per ton in valuel, and it has been
growing better ever since. The main
shaft il down 202 feet, and II second
one 40 feet. A cross-cut at the l12.
foot level shows the ore body to he at
least 40 feet wide. Neither wall of the
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25
THE YEARS PRODUCTION


the production Gfd datust about since development
began the Combination Owing the rush this week definite
the smaller producers
this this table probably than the
regarding approximately correct
lis far smeltr retur
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

OF Goldfield's gold you wished to read.
l have told it. If you are mining man,
you will seriously doubt the full truth
of it. If you are sensible man, you
will investigate and discover that "the
half has not been told"
The story of progress as told above is
certainly wonderful enough, but it is
completely thrown in the shade by the
results OF developments since. The
Jumbo, which was just being opened up
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1904-11-25

only paid for itself in the first year but
provided the money to pay for good
plant of machinery and handsome Office
building, substantial reduction mill
now being erected under the direction of
Ira Boss, Jr., and a ten-mile ditch and
pipe line to convey water to the same.
The company has also paid regular
quarterly dividend of $4,000 and still
has handsome treasury reserve.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
BURIAL UNDER AUSPICES
OF MASONIC ORDER
Funeral of Frank N. Carver Takes Place
at 2 O'clock Tomorrow
Afternoon.

The funeral OF Frank y. Carver will
be held at . o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from his late home, I431 J. Street north
west. The services will DE under the
auspices Of the Masonic order. with
Y hich Mr.. Carver was identified. Bur
TAI will be made IN Glenwood Cemetery.
MT. Carvers death took place Wednes-
day night. the cause being acute rheu-
mat5sm. which had confined him TO MS
rooms for almost a year. He Is sur
vived BY his widow and six children,
Raymond g.. Albert Arthur R.. and
Miss Jean Carver. and Mrs. Charles
Lenz. of Newark, and Mrs. Howdr;
BeaI
Prior 10 the civil war. Mr.. Carve
conducted a coach factory in Washing
ton He served in the Confederate
army through the rebellion. and aftel
the war established a building bushes.
In Richmond.
Later he came TO Washington. where
he conducted a similar ESTABLISHING nj
with much success. Mr.. Carver was
a member Of Hope Lodge, No. 20, F. \
A. Nj and held a thirty-secOnd degree
in Masonry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
SHOE MAKER ENDORSES
STAND FOR MORE SEWERS
Approves Report of Inspector Davis on
Extending System to Dis
trict Suburbs.

II. b. Davis, Inspector Of Plumbing
for the District. today received a letter
from Louis p. Shoemaker congratulate
ing him on the strong demand in his
annual report 10 the Commissioners
for the extension Of the sewerage sys-
TEN TO the suburbs OF Washington.
The letter SAYS. In part:
THE necessity Of adequate sewera re
facilities In the District Of Columbia,
particularly for the benefit and advan-
tage OF BrightwoOd portions of TAKE
ma. Tenleytown. and much adjacent
territory, has been great in the last few
years, and the need thereof apparent TO
enable taxpayers and land owners who
have established homes in these sec
tons TO preserve their neaIth by observ-
ing sanitary laws and regulations at
the National Capital
81 am gratified. indeed. to feel that
we have man I'm the public service act
ing as inspector OF plumbing who IS
bread enough and sufficiently intelligent
TO get beyond the mere peTfuuctory per
Torrance Of his duties and capabls Of
seeing and advancing the larger and
more important needs Of the District 10y
a judicious administration Of his Office. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
DR.. GEORGE ". HAY WILL
Be BURIED TOMORROW
Masons Will Take Charge of the Flu
neral SeIvices-Victim of Apo
plectic Strokes.

The funeral services for DR.. George
w. Hay, who died last night a. George
town University Hospital after a third
attack OF apopleXy, will be conducted
by the Lafayette Lodge, F. a. \. NJ,
OF which he was a prominent member
tomorrow although no definite ar
engagements have as yet been made.
His wife and daughter. who were with
him ST the time of his death. have had
his body removed from the hospital. and
It is thought that the interment viii
take place tomorrow
DR.. Hay was fifty-seven years old, and
was at one time a member Of the
faculty In the dental department Of
Columbian University. He was well
known as a dentist and had a large
practice. in addition 20 the position OF
cipher translator OF the Weather Blu
reau. a position he has held for many
years.
He suffered his first stroke about
home in Tenleytown and his second
about ten days later.
Both attacks were slight. and no Sc
riouE consequences were apprehended
until HIS third stroke, which came on
Wednesday of last week.
The stroke paralyZed the entire left
side and left the patient practically IN
conscious He was removed 20 the hos
pital last Tuesday, and with the excep-
ton Of few minutes at time, never
allied
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
DIED.

ROESSLE-In Paris. France. on We'd
nesday, August 10, 1904, THEOPHGLUS
e ROESSLE, aged seventy years and
eleven months.
Notice OF funeral hereafter. aul2-3t
IAMBDEN-On Thursday, August II
1904. JOHN II. LAMBDEN, beloved hus-
band Of Florence NJ. Lambden, nee Ker-
shaw. II
wHEELER-At her fathers residence,
in Reisterstown, Md, on Wednesday,
August 10. 1904. MARY JULIA. dsugh-
ter OF the Rev. Joseph r. and Julia G.
Wheeler. T.
RANDOLPH-On Thursday, August
II. 1904, at I:l5 p. m, MARGARET.
daughter of the late Robert b. ana
Byzantine Randolph. II
HAY-Lafayette Lodge. No. 10. F \.
a. NJ, Will hold a special communica-
ton Saturday. August IS, 1904, at IL
o'clock noon, for the purpose of attend
ing the funeral Of GEORGE w. HAY,
who died August II. VICTOR f. MONT
GOMERY, Master. JOHN H. oLCoTT,
Secretary, II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12

Union toward the brewery strike was
then discussed, but no acton was taken.
The morning session was given up en-
tifeiy - routine business. At the con-
v-ning o. the delegates President Healy
laid before the body a telegram of greet
Ing ON August Schumann, Of Neenan
Wis. on behalf Of the firemen of the
State MI Healy also submitted pro-
test against the suspension OF Union No
=, oC Troy. y. Y The session adjourned
for lunc reon at Il o'clock.
At the afternoon session the committee
which, yesterday. called on Secretary
Shaw. o. the Treasury, and requested 4
betteFment Of the existing conditions OF
fremeL in Federal buildings reported
that Mr. Shaw had promised TO give the
matter considerable and that an IN
Vestigation of the complaints had al
ready been requested Of one OF the as
s!staat secretaries.
As a result of orders issued by Presi-
dent Healy on Wednesday, IL was yes
terday announced TO the convention thal
about eighty-five men employ y T. NeN
York meat packing houses la e gone
out on a sympathetic strike with the
butcher Workmen of that city.
The strike was ordered by Presidenl
Healy from labor headquarters .2st
Wednesday. He used the long distance
telephone. No financial assistance IS eN-
pected TO be required by the New ork-
ers as theV have an excellent defense
fund. During the Heurich strike mere
the New York union sent 5000 TO MT.
Healy 10 be used in the interest OF the
Washington strikers.
The business Of the year was PRAGUE
ally wound up az meeting OF tHe
executive board which was held in Fritz
Reuters last night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
JAPANESE LOSSES IN BATTLE
ARE ESTIMATED AT I2,O55

June Is. Toiissu-Killed, officers, 30
men; wounded, 43 officers, 913 men.
July l. Motienling-Killed, j. men
wounded. / officer. g men.
July 3. Hsienchang-Killed, men
wounded, men.
July 3. kaiping-Estimated casualties,
$50 officers and men
July Is, Hshihoyeng-Killed, ? officers,
20 men: wounded. is officers, 494 men.
July "A. Observation-Disclosures casual
ties. 500 officers and men.
July o, TashikiaO-Estimated casual
ties, 100 officers and men.
July 81, Simoncheng-ki 1874 ON
GERS and men, wounded, Csc officers and
men.
August J. YushulintZu and Yangtzling
.-Estlmated casualties, 20 officers and
sos men.
Tota!-K!ued. a officers. 1909 men
wounded, IS officers. $3.50 men; estimated
casualties. officers and men, 1865. Total
estimated casualties, l205J.
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PREPARING AT VLADlVOSTOK
FOR PORT ARTHUR FLEET

runs a desperate risk In trying 10 reacn
Vladivostok, as Admiral Togo's feet is
larger. stronger. and faster
AS the speed Of a squadron is not
faster than that OF the lowest unit-the
Poltava, which could not at her best
make over sixteen knotS-that speed is
the estimated rate OF steamIng Of the
Port Arthur squadron, whereas the Jap
anese battleships have eighteen knots
speed. Both sQuadrOns. however. have
probably greatly deteriorated In speed.
Then the Strait Of Korea is under
stood 10 be mined and the squadron
probably will be compelled 10 take the
longer route around Japan.
The Russian torpedo boat destroyer
Ryeshitelni went TO Chefoo, ii Is be
lieyed, 10 notify Admiral Skrydloff of
the sortie. so that he would send the
Vladivostok squadron TO meet the Port
Arthur ships.
Preservation Of the squadron is deemed
vital to Russia's future plans, and while
IL is acknowledged that irs departure
will greatly weaken the defensive power
OF the garrison. the fall OF the fortress
would be robbed OF much OF its strategic
importance II the squadron were not
captured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
FIREMEN INDORSE
BREWERY STRIKE

The recent strike Of the firemen AT
Heurich's brewery was unanimously in
dorsed a. yesterdays session OF the In
te:nRtional Brotherhood Of Stationary
Firemen. and international President
Heaiy was heartily commended for or
der.ng the strike.
IL was agreed by the convention to
hear the local union yesterday. and dur
ing the afternoon session Delegate Hart
ley, Of Local Union No. 63. rose and pro-
posed that the matter be taken up, AID
thai the action OF the Washington local
cE!oH and President Healy be indorsed
TIE time devoted 10 the subject was
very abort The foTma, motion for in
do-Temert was made and seconded, and
then carried by a viva voce vote.
The attitude OF the Central Labor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
BRICKLAYERS
CALL OFF STRIKE

Washington br!cklayers have decided
TO return to their work on the War
College al Washington Barracks. This
action was taken at meeting held last
night.
The entire trouble was discussed, and
there were a few radicals present who
insisted on adopting drastic measures
TO force the Government TO recognize
the union.
Finally. however. they were made 20
view the matter in a calmer light, with
The above mentioned result
The meeting was by far the largest
held IN months. many being attracted
by the election OF officers, which took
place with the following results: Pres.-
dent. w H. Maghan; vice president, J.
". Wolf; recording secretary, r. h. Nc
Mackln; corresponding secretary, Mil
ford Spohn; treasurer, NJ p. Canty 4,
sergeant-at-arms. James French. deputy
sergeant-at-arms. p. II. ShugrIe.
Almost the entire meeting save that
time taken Up by the election, was Civ
en- over TO discussion ot the strike at
the Barracks. The hot heads, as they
were l6ughingly referred to by the con-
servatiye members. were all for cOntinu-
ing the strike and forcing the Govern
ment to conceds 10 the demands OF the
union.
On the other hand, the conservative
members held the opinion that the strike
mad been foolish. and should never have
received the indorsment of the union.
They declared that the strike should
be abandoned while :here IS an oppor-
tunity OF placing union men a. work on
the War College, che foundation OF
which has long been completed.
II was finally voted TO allow the
| bricklayers 10 go TO work at the Bar
racks. bu, With instructions 20 pursue
! their previous course and walk out
| should any non-union men obtain en-
ployme1t on the buildings
At 40 this morning. although all the
business had not been completed. the
meeting adjourned.
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VLADIVOSTOK, Siberia, Aug. 70
Preparations are making here to receive
and protect the Port Arthur squadron.
Advices from Admiral Avellan indi-
cate that IL viii consist of the battle
ships Retvizan. PObieda, Peresviet Sc
bastopol, Czarevitch. and Poltava. tho
armored cruiser Bayan, and the pro-
tected cruisers Pallada, Diana, and As
kold.
Satisfaction is expressed at this indi-
cation that the Bayan, which was
slightly damaged. has been repaired.
The squadron is under the command
81 Rear Admiral Without.
The report that Vice Admiral BeZo-
brazon had taken command is untrue.
He is sick here In Vladivostok.
The smaller ships doubtless were left
behind because they are slow and have
inadequate fighting power while the tor
pedo boat edestroyeTs would constitute
menace 10 the Japanese fieet. outside.
Even II the squadron succeeded IN
getting through the Japanese ships II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12

The-Japsnese legation today gave out
the following table OF casualties suf-
fered by the Japanese army up TO and
including August !:
March %, Chinjiu-Kilied. 1 officer, 4
men, wounded, ! officer, IL men.
April p. Gensan-Killed. 6 officers, %
nsen; wounded. II men
April 80. Yalu-Killed officers, 213
men; wounded. 90 officers, $50 men.
May l, ACCOMPLISHMENTS casualties,
Zoo officers and men.
May 10, Aaju-f[illed, 4 men; wounded,
men.
May o. KinchOw and Nanshan-Killed
50 officers, 7ls men: wounded. 3, 455 men
June z Saimachiu-Killed, 3 men;
wounded "A men.
June s. Lin-Yuen-killed, 3 men;
wounded, officers. IS men.
June u. Fenchulling-Esti cas-
ualties 10 officers and men
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
CONTRACTORS ENGINEER
KILLED IN THE POTOMAC

George Long, fifty years old, an engi-
neer employed by McDermott 81 Co.
contractors for the new highway bridge,
fell into the river while stepping into a
row boat beneath Long Bridge, last
night and was drowned.
Long either could not swim or was
knocked senseless by striking against
the boat He was picked up by William
Danness, Albert McDermott, and An
thony Johnson. who made every effort
TO save him.
The Emergency ambulance was call
cd, but Long was quite dead before q
arrived Deputy Coroner Gla1ebrook
gave a Ce-tificate Of accidental death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
TEST OF KAISER'S
LOVE FOR RUSSIA

BERLIN. Aug. i2.-The fact that a
portion Of the Russian Port Arthur fleet
has taken refuge in the German port
OF Kiao=Chow, will, in all probs bility,
put 10 a test the Kaiser's sympathies for
Russia.
II ne orders the vessels 20 leave with
in twenty-four hours, according TO in
ternatiOnal usage. he condemns the Rus
slams 10 almost certain capture by the
Japanese.
II. however, the Russian vessels are
allowed 20 remain the gYavest kinds Of
complications are possible
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICE-PersOns wishing to
contract 70 furnish piles and other tim
bers for the Panama Canal would do
well to confer wish the undersigned.
FRANK BURNS, GeOlogist, Smithsonian
Institution or Arlington, Va. II
SPECIAL NOTICE. will not be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted by
my wife T. y. HARTLEY.
IT