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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
NEW INSURANCE COMPANY
Mutual Fire Protection Corporation
Incorporated.

A new fire insurance company has
entered the local field backed by a
syndicate of well known Goldfield min
ing men and business men and within
a short time will have solicitors out
securing business. Offices have been
established at No. IL. East Ramsey
street where q representative of the
corporation can be found during the
customary business hours. The per-
sonnet of its officers and directorate is
decidedly strong and assures the meet
ing of all losses promptly. The Ne
vada Mutual Fire Insurance company
is the name of the new enterprise,
which has for it's purpose the transact
ton of a general fire insurance bust
ness. The insurance is to be of a pure
" mutual character and it is the inten-
ton to make a lower rate tina those
prevailing among stock companies of
"a like nature. But one-tenth of the
premium is payable in advance. Arthur
f. Barnes is president, and Fabius NJ.
Clarke secretary, of the company. The
directors are:
A. E. Barnes. F. NJ. Clarke, George
Lewis, L. L. Patrick and f. I. Wheeler.
The following named gentlemen affixed
their signatures to the incorporation
papers: l.. L. Patrick, George Lewis,
w. s. Elliott, Todd e. Woodworth, W.
&c. Stone, C. c. Inman. George A. East
man. F. NJ. Clarke and +. t. Wheeler.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
A "Go soME''
Firemen Exhibit Speed, Characteristic
Of Their Metropolitan Brethren

That the local firemen are imbued
with the proper esprit du corps, and
possess the speed characteristic in their
brethren of the large cities, was mani
tested to the satisfaction of the public
last Tuesday afternoon. Without fore
warning them of his intention Fire
Chief Inman turned in a false alarm
from The News office, and the chemical
boys made the run from their station
on Crook avenue to that point in just
one and th~ree-quarters minutes from
the time the message was received.
For a wonder some degree of interest
in the test was manifested by the telc-
phone people and the word was trans
mitted promptly, and in catching the
record of the men Mr.. Inman included
the time utilized in calling up the tele-
phone office. The total time which
elapsed between receiving the call and
the extinguishing of the blaze, which
had been kindled in a small pile #
rubbish, was Just three minutes and ten
seconds.
There are people in Goldfeld, a few
people, who are prone to believe that
the chemical engine is of little use in
case of hre, but if any of the doubters
witnessed the effective work done by
1T on Tuesday they must rave been con-
WINGED of the error of their reasoning.
The machine worked admirably and
thoroughly demonstrated its utility IN
all cases where an alarm is turned IN
promptly and before the flames have
opportunity to spread. The run was
made on the jump, and the driver made
as pretty a turn with his team at the
corner of Hall and Main streets rs
one would wish to see. The pipe mar
was as rapid as they make them, and
had the fluid spraying on the blaze al
most before the speed of the horse was.
checked.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27

w 8. Alexander, Wen Known News
usper Man, Crosses Great Divide

message received at The News Of.
See Monday from the Bullfrog district
announced the death of W. 8. Alexan-
der at Beatty Sunday afternoon. MI.
Alexander was discovered by a pros
pector last Thursday morning lying un-
conscious on the trail between Beatty
and Gold Center, the supposition being
that his injuries were sustained by q
fall from his horse. An account of the
accident was published in the columns
a, The News last week. His skull was
fractured by the fall and he died with
ont recovering consciousness. Funeral
services were held at Beatty Monday
afternoon with interment at hat
point. "Alec" carried a paid up in
surance policy for $500 in one of the
old line life insurance companies, and
often stated to his friends that the
money was to be used in defraying his
funeral expenses. He had also ON a
number of occasions expressed the
wish to be buried where he died, and
in accordance with that request a sad
hearted coterie of his friends and
newspaper associates gathered at his
bier and followed the remains to their
last resting place on the sun seorched
desert of Southern Nevada.
The death of "AlecD marks the
passing of one of the best liked and
most widely known of the old-time
western newspaper men, and there are
many residents of Goldfeld whose
hearts are burdened with grief at his
demise. Always genial and courteous
in his dealings with the public he wa,
Justly popular with the residents of
those localities where his life's work
was chronicled. To his newspaper as
sociates he is endeared by numberless
acts of kindness and for his good com
radeship and whole-souled manliness.
His death leaves a gap in their ranks
which can never be filed, and when
ever and wherever they may gather to-
gether in the future for an hour of fell
lowship and social intercourse
''Alec's' chair will always be vacant
His friendship was true under all con
ditions, and misfortune but tended to
cement the bond the stronger. In adj
versity or time of sorrow his ready
sympathy and sturdy handclasp helped
TO tighten the burden of more than one
of his confreres and his passing leaves
them poor indeed. Now that he has
received his "blue envelope" here on
earth and crossed over to the heights
beyond, they bespeak for him eternal
peace in that cleaner, greener land on
the far side of the Great Divide.
Peace be to thy ashes "Alec.' May
thy many virtues grant thee audience
with the managing editor of the uni
verse.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
DISTRICT

These are prosperous days over n
the Montezuma district and the entire
section teens with mining activity.
Development work is being pushed on
an hitherto unprecedented scale and as
q result leads of more than ordinary
promise are being disclosed. As an
evidence of the favor in which the
camp is held by mining men of expert
ence it can be stated that the RaIti-
more claim has recently been par-
chased by the Ida Goldfield Mining
company as have also the January,
located near the smelter, and the
Whitaker group. 1t is the intention OF
the company to at once establish an ex-
haustive system of development, and
as veins are showing on the holdings
that carry good values in silver and
lead and a per cent of gold, the chances
for opening up paying propositions are
better than even.
The entire country is heavily mn
eralized and prospects we'll, but he
best indications thus far revealed are
owned by Inghram and Roberts IF
Goldfeld. Thev have a 4-foot vein
showing at a depth of 90 feet in IN in
cline shaft all of which ESSAYS well,
while on the hanging wall is a small
streak which returns high copper md
silver values. Several sets of lessces
are working on the Benton and Bullion
claims of the Montezuma Mining ecIn-
pany and it is said that the mineral
indications in their workings are above
the average. About 5 miles southwest
of Montezuma a number of Collfield
prospectors are developing an acreage
which lies on the low divide between
Ida and hat point. The s~urface in
dications are reported good and in cne
instance gold values ranging from $500
to $500 to the ton have been scared.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
LADIES AID DANCE

That well and favorably known. char
table organization, the Ladies AID
society of Goldfeld, will give a Hal
lowe'en party on the night of October
30, the proceeds of which will be added
TO the fund being raised for paying
off the Indebtedness on the building
owned by the Organization on Crook
avenue. The customary Hallowe EN-
festivities are to be supplemented by
a number of unique features, and at
midnight a basket supper Will be
served. The lower floor will be utilized
for dancing purposes and arrange
ments have been made to secure the
best of music for the devotees OF
rerpsichore. The upper rooms will be
the Mecca of those who prefer the less
celebrating but no less fascinating
pastime of playing whist. The afalr
promises to be one of the most success
fai ever given by the society and those
attending are sure to pass an evening
or thorough enjoyment.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
MRS. NELSON ENTERTAINs

An unusually pretty affair was the
whist party given by Mrs. Hugh Well
ington Nelson at her home on Bellevue
avenue yesterday afternoon in honor OF
Mrs. Herman Mattern and Miss Mat
tern. who win depart in a short time
for California. The score cards were
dainty bits of ,watereolor, and the
rooms were frightened by a profuslon
of cut flowers; the living-rooms being
decorated with white chrysanthemums
and ferns. while in the dining-reom
bouquets of carnations were effectively
arranged. The table was most attrac.
tive with its dainty appointments and
a delicious course luncheon was served.
There were three prizes, the first being
a huge bunch of carnations; the Sec
ond, a gray and white party bag, and
the consolation, a box of candy. The
guests were Mesdames Mattern, Ed
monds, Z. T. Patrick, R~osenthal, !sh,
Cullyford, Lord, Lathrap, Nesmlth,
Mcclure, Cook. Rhyan, Roberts, De-
Wolf and Miss Mattern.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27

Something which sav0rs v"fy nue.
Of a strike of importance Las beer
heralded from the Upper 1ula canon
section this week and both the char
aeter OF the ore and the depth at which
IL was uncovered are Indicative of
permanent values. The find was made on
tne Alice claim at a depth of 1875 feet.
At that point the lead has been drifted
on for a distance of better than 80 feet
and as the level is extended gold
values are enhancing. The paw streak
is showing from a foot to a foot and a
half in width and with but one wall in
sight. The rock returns gold values
up to $500 to the tor The vein is to
be drifted on indefinitely for the pur-
pose Of proving up the ore body and
demonstrating its permanency and ex-
tent. Ore is now being saved for an
experimental shipment which is to go
out mex week.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27

Buena Vista, New, Oct. 81, 1905.
There are now ca people in Buena
Vista and IL in Tickervilie. In the
former place there are three frame
houses, three framed tents and eight
ordinary tents.
The election for district recorder was
held on the 10Th and as a result W. V.
Gale will be the recorder for the com
ing year.
Mr.. McElroy. owner of the Brownie
claim, has good values to start on. Al
Riggs has taken a lease and is pros
pecting for the ledge.
The Buena Vista is now working
eight men on the ledge, which all pans
well.
On the Tiptop Brougher is
ing the ore and gets better values with
depth.
The Collins and Murphy lease on the
Ticker has very high values and rum
6rs of a new strike have Just come in.
On the Lily three men are sinking a
shaft, which is now down 80 feet. Ii IS
expected that this shaft will tap the
ledge on its dip at about so feet.
Alex Borhardt and associates ave
struck a stringer of high grade ore on
the Ticker Extension.
Three men are working on Wing
field lead-silver property.
Claude Lund has struck a new
stringer of high grade ore on the Sum-
NIT, assays going from $22.60 to $3.50
to the ton.
The sale of lots in the Buena Vista
townsite must be unusually good, as
the townsite people all wear broad
smiles.
Bendley h Davis have their new
lodging house almost finished and ON
the Odd will be able to accommodate
% people with good beds.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
THE A ANG

Good reports from the Slate range
country continue to come in, and II. w.
Bruner, who, recently returned from
that section states that they are war
ranted in fact. He saws that the gen
eral conditions from a mining aspect
able prospecting is being done. On
the Wild Horse group the showing is
excellent and favorable to the main
tanning Of ore shipments within a short
time. There are three claims in the
White Horse acreage and a 3-foot vein
traverses them all. Mr.. Bruner stated
that he secured assays as high as 500
on this outcrop, the values running in
both gold and silver.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
EUREKA GROUP SOLD

j. p. Augerberry, Frank Flynn AMI
}. Thos. Kavanaugh have sold the
Eureka group of claims near Harris
burg in the Panamint range to Hawkins
and Shore, of Hollister, Cal. The con
sideration is not stated but it is known
to be in six figures and a substantial
cash payment was made on signing the
papers. The discovery of these claims
was made by Augerberry but credit for
same has been given to Harris. The
surface showing and values are re.
markable. assays going from $l4 to
$1,000. On the claims is a 4-foot ledge
which averages $500. a 3-foot ledge
which averages $400, and a 24-foot
ledge which averages $33 per ton. As
ISOLATED in the deal is T.. b. Birlsall
and the owners have agreed among
themselves to present him a purse OF
$4,000 for past favors.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
suN DOG

Work was started a few days ago on
the Sun Dog claim located on the fiat
east of town and it is the purpose 20
thoroughly explore and prove up the
ground during the winter. A shaft
was started this week which is now
down % feet and it is the intention 81
continue sinking until such time as
sol -ormation is reached. When that
result is accomplished a crosscut will
be run to the vein which lies to the
southeast of the shaft and its trend
will be. followed and explored for pay
values. A number of boulders have
been encountered in the course of sink
ing which on being broken open show
some free gold.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
SOUTH BuLLfRoG DISTRICT

A letter from s. II. Nelson, Of the
South Bullfrog mining district to 10
p. Carroll of Goldfield, contains some
interesting mining items. 1t says that
Malcolm Macdonald of the Montgom-
ery-Shoshone, accompanied by some
eastern parties has been inspecting the
Keanc Wonder mine in the Funeral
range. They made the trip from Beat
ty to Death valley in Mr.. Macdonald IS
automobile.
The Death Valley Mining and Mill
ing company has five men employed at
Chloride Cliffs.
Gravel, Franklin and Fairfield of the
Cliff Bullfrog Mining company have
arrived from Los Angeles and will re-
sumo active work on their Chloride
|Cllus property within a few days.
John and William Sharp and Fred
erick Frederick have begun work on
the Breyfogle and will make a 100-ton
shipment. They will run a 200-foot
tunnel on the ledge which will give
them a hundred foot of "backs." This
property has values running as high as
$500 per ton in bismuth besides other
values.
Messrs. Cannon and Willis are in
specting some property at Keane
Springs.
Messrs. keane and Cochrane, owners
of the Keane Wonder, have returned
from their summer vacation and will
begin work Immediately.
"Johnnie Behind the Gum came III
a few days ago from Ballarat with a
load of supplies to work on the Big
Bell.
Burros and 'prospectors are coming
into the country from every direction
and assessment work is being done on
more than 90 different properties.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
Ohio Tonopah Extension Mining Co.

Incorporated under the laws of South Da-
kota; capitalization. 1000, 900 shares of the par
value of 81 each: 400. 900 shares In the treasury.
Principal ONCE. Tonopah, New; location of
property, Tonopah mining district, consisting
of eight claims and fractions, embracing an
area of los acres, joining the Ohio Tonopah
Mining Company on the west.
Onicers and directors: Albert s. Watson, pres
ident; A. G. Raycraft, cashier Nye and 0rmsby
County bank, vice-president; Hugh H. Brown.
secretary; Fred W.. Dulfer and II. c.. Jones.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
HILLTOP IN ORE

Values are being obtained in the
Hilltop property at Bullfrog which in
dictate that the mine is to become a
shipper. The property is owned by the
Hilltop Mining company and is located
a mile and a quarter from the well
known Bullfrog Gold Bar estate. A
good bit of manganese is showing in
the quartz and assays return gold
values Of from $16 to $36 to the ton.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
AT SYIVANIA

IL. w. kniekerbocker has returned
from Syivania where he is interested
in a very promising property. He re
ports that everything looks good ir
that section.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

BY mutual consent the firm of Reek
& Jordan, doing a real estate business,
in the Exchange building, is this day
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27
MINING NOTES

Drifting is in progress from the 105-
foot point in the shaft of the Binford
and Cottle lease on the Old Kaintuek
claim.
J. H. Parks is preparing to award a
contract for so feet of sinking on the
Wilt lease, located just east of town.
The present depth of the shaft is so
feet.
The Dougherty lease on the Florence
is being developed with persistency.
The shaft is down to a depth of so feet
and the country rock resembles the
formation in the Florence workings.
There is a good showing in the bot
tom of the 90-foot shaft on the Baker,
Norman and Master lease on the Gold
Coin. 1t is the intention to sink to
the 120-foot point and then crosscut
to the lead.
The ledge has been cut at a depth of
10 feet in blocks 10 and ~ of the Daisy
claim at Diamondfield. Values have
not held firm, however, and it is the
intention to sink further before ex-
ploring the vein.
If you have 800 to $500 to invest in
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-10-27

If you have 800 to $500 to invest in
a safe and profitable mining enterprise
write me.
f.. r.. ARGERSINGER,
Box 056, GoldfeId, Nevada.
The oasis., 1905-03-04

THURSDAY the senate bill creat- ing a new judicial district in Ari- zona passed the house and was signed by the president yesterday. 1t is thought that Mir. John H.. Campbell of Tucson, assistant to U. s. district attorney will be the new judge. Of course a re-arrange- ment of the districts will follow. All sorts of surmises as to how the counties will be arranged are al- ready extant and in print. But nothing definite is known. The
The oasis., 1905-03-04

A BILL has been introduced into the Arizona legislature exempting from taxation buildings of the
 Young Mems Christian Associa- tion. Why should such structures be exempted? Usually they have been built by contributions from the public; and after their bene- ficiaries have secured them in that way the properties should bear their fair share of public burdens,
The oasis., 1905-03-04
q WIDE DIFFERENCE.

There have been bills introduced in the assembly prescribing special penalties for thoso who defraud the hotel keepers, merchants, etc. Why make this distinction? Why not make it a general law, covering all classes of creditors. Of course every business man wants to be protected. We think man who will beat the printer ought to go to jail for life, but we don't think we could make the law makers see 1t in the same light. Protect all or none.-Graham Guardian.
 But there is wide difference be- tween a hotel or restaurant and many newspapers. Hotels do not force unasked meals or lodgings upon people. There are news papers which are sent to sub scribers unasked, and then an eff fort made to collect subscription
The oasis., 1905-03-04
CONSISTENCY.
By Ralph Waldo Emerson.

By Ralph Waldo Emerson.
 A foolish consistency is the hob- goblin of little minds, endorsed by little statesmen, philosophers, and divipes. If you would be a man, speak what you think today with words as hard as a hammer, and tomorrow, speak what tomorrow thinks with words as hard again, though it contradict everything you said today.
The oasis., 1905-03-04

Ir Is credibiy stated that Mir. John B. Wright of Tucson, is slated for appointment as attorney gen. eral of Arizona in the administra- tion of Governor Kibbey. Mir. Wright is one of the most con- spicuous and capable of the young attorneys at the Arizona bar, and will fill the post with efficiency and ability
The oasis., 1905-03-04

bills altefward And cases have been known where advertisements have been handled iu the sAms way. tie all we'll and good Co preach the doctrine "lreat all alike.n but some kindg of men who get into the newspaper business make the doctrine impossible of application.
The oasis., 1905-03-04

A WEST VIRGINIA newspaper tells of man who married a girl named Helen Summer. At the time of the wedding someone ex- pressed an idea that she would be same in winter. As she has since. become the mother of fifteen chil dren the husband and father thinks likely.
The oasis., 1905-03-04

GOVERNOR KIBBEY was confirmed by the senate on the 18th ult. There was never any doubt of the confirmation, sensational news papers to the contrary, notwlth- standing.
The oasis., 1905-03-04

WILL the democratic battle cry in Arizona next year again be Mark Smith and statehood" as so many times the past twenty years? Or will it be what it was last year, viz Mark smith and unioint statehood2"
The oasis., 1905-03-04

WHEN all the snow that has fallen in the Rocky Mountains this winter melts and runs off there will Do something doing, and choice sites on high ground will be at a premium.
The oasis., 1905-03-04

noTa exacts from producers oi cop- per in Chat state. Sonora levics Che same tax ofZt per cent on lead, placed at a valuation of eighteen cents per kiio which figures tax of five cents, per 100 pounds of lead, or 24 cents in American money. The Krueger bill proposes to tax lead produced in Arizona four mills per one hundred pounds, or less than one-sixth the tax levied in the state of Sonora upon lead produced there. Surely the tax proposed in the Krueger bill cannot be so burdensome if those products can stand the tax levied in Sonora.
 Upon gold and silver produced in Mexico the federal government levies tax of five per cent of the actual value of every ounce of those metals produced. With silver at 50 cents per ounce the tax would be three cents per ounce, and at 45 cents per ounce 1t would be 24 cents per ounce. The Krueger bill proposes to tax Arizona silver only four mills per ounce-less than l-5 of the Mexican tax. The federal tax upon gold in Mexico, at , per cent, estimating gold at $20.00 per ounce, is one dollar per ounce. Yet the krueger bill proposes to tax gold only ten cents per ounce one tenth of the Mexican tax.
 Now in addition to the taxes on mine products in Mexico, herein before set forth, there is federal tax of ten dollars upon every pertenencia GOO metres square) of mining ground except copper, which is taxed only S2.50 per per tenencia. No mines in the United States pay any such tax, unless the
 
 assessment work of $1O0 per claim may be called that.
 In the face of the taxes upon the output of mines in Mexico that have been hereinbefore presented, no one ever hears anything about "discouragement of mining indus try" in that republic. In fact mil- lions of American money have poured into Mexico for invest ment in mines, and their product is taxed.
 In the face of these facts how can apoligists for the tax eyading corporations of Arizona have the hardihood to denounce the Krueger bill as proposing taxation which would be oppressive?