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The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-12-08
FORTUNES IN MINING
investments of Ssua.I Sums in Good Prospects Often Return
inierenden Fortunes

1t is a remarkable condition. and
still it is true, that the masses aave
but a z conception, an inaae4uSse
idea. of the true source OF real and en-
during wealth, says the Salt Lake Mia.
ing Review. They take it as a matt n
of course that gold and silver exists;
but, whether it grows on bushes IT
trees, or is dug from the earth already
coined into dollars and into twent.y-
dollar gold pieces, there are thousands,
even millions, who could not give any
expression of their ideas and impress
sions OF the subject.
With the masses the mistaken idea
exists that real wealth is represented "a
the product of the soil, in the product
of the loom and in manufactures, little
knowing that the measure of all these
is what they will bring in dollars an 1
cents, and they fail to realize that the
fountain head of real and actual wealth
are the mines from which come the pre-
cious metals that rule the world more
absolutely, more despotieally, than do
monarehs, kings and princes.
1t is not until a full realization #
these facts comes TO a mar that he 8
in condition to avail himself of the OPP
~portunities offered for the making #
fortunes through the avenues of the
mining industry, and, wen then, some
preliminary experience and training
NAV be necessary before he is able 10
tell the difference between the glitter
of ''fool's gold' and the genuine
article.
In other words, he may take in the
alluring bait of the sharper, the appar-
emily tempting offer of the fake pro-
moter; thinking all the time that he =
engaged in genuine, legitimate mining
operations.
The true path shat leads to profitable
mining investment IS readily recog-
nized, but the crooked, blazed trail %
the fakir crosses if - often that it is
10 wonder that the tahaeffoot is often
puzzled and deceived. But good horse
sense should keep enc pncthe right trail,
as the person about 90 engage in mining
should throw all ti4e Safeguards around
it that one would or should employ n
the pursuance of any line of mercan-
tile, industrial or commercial pursuits.
The mining kings and mining million
aires OF today-and there are many of
them-were content to begin at the
bottom when first engaging in mining
affairs. They did not buy mining stocks
when they had evidently touched high
water mark, but they loaded up with
securities based ON prospects of evident
value and almost undoubted outcome.
With the successful development Of
these, their shares enhanced in value,
and scores of cases can be cited where
men made investments in shares IN
this line of securities, who, putting in
a few cents only per share, have been
able, within a period of one, two Vt
three years, to sell out for as many
dollars. This is the speculative side
of mining. The investment feature is
the buying of shares at a nominal fig
ure and then waiting until the company
or companies reach the dividend-paying
stage. Here the investment is doubly
valuable, as the income from dividend
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-12-08

johnson, Williams & Colburn, owning
the Mansfield group on Red Mountain,
have let a contract for drifting 40 feet
and if no pay values are found it will
be continued further.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-12-08
HISTORY or THE Drsz1r.

A Free Booklet. describing the dis
covery and development of Tonopah,
Goldield, Kawich and Bullfrog. is be-
ing distributed by Frank L. Kreider &
Bro. Merchants Exchange. San Francis
co. A copy of this booklet should be
secured by every investor in the stocks
of the districts named. as 1t contains
valuable information concerning the
leading properties. If
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1905-12-08

Office. "'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
RAILWAY SAFETY.
Standards on Better American Roadi
 as High as In England.

Standards on Better American Roads
 as High as In England.
 American railways have recently come in for considerable uAfavorable criticism on account Of the number of serious accidents in some of the less thickly populated districts of the United States, while at the same time English roads have been praised as having attained combination of speed and safety unknown in this country. AS matter of fact, many American railroads are gradually being brought to a standard of safety which is fully as high as the English. while the com fort of passengers is given far more at tention here than on the other side of the water.
 From the American standpoint safe railroading is primarily dependent on system of signals which are practically infallible. This is attained by com bination of automatic machinery and human intelligence. each of which sup plements the other and each of which is powerless to do anything without the consent of the other. In the operation of such a system the salient feature is the division of the road into short sec tions or blocks by means of signals worked primarily by an electrical con nection with the rails. On the New Haven system, for instance. which has built up a line of 233 miles from Bos- ton to New York that complies with all the requirements found necessary in American experience for safety, these blocks are from half mile to four miles in length. A train cannot enter one of them until the preceding train has left 1t, fact indicated by the ris- ing of an automatic semaphore at its ! further end, which protects the next block ahead. When this second signal arm points to danger. and not before, covers that section of the line can lower the semnphore that Is holding back the second train. The system is so arranged that the normal position of all semaphores is at danger and were the towerman a maniac he could do no harm beyond neglecting to lower sig nal at the proper time to let approach ing trains through. He might tie up all traffic on the road in this way. but he could cause no accidents.
 1 While signal systems, roadbeds and bridges have been brought as near per. fection as ingenuity can bring them. the safety of others than their passengers Is not neglected by the we'll managed railroads. Between New York and New Haven. for example, a distance of seventy-three miles. there are no grade crossings at all and between New Haven and New London there ara only five. none of which is considered dan gerous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12

rreak case. The steer, . wIld little black. broke over the line like . shot and made straight for the time keepers table. The crowd around tho table made a wild scramble for tho gate to the bleachers. but tho bravo judges stood, or. rather, sat their ground. Carroll was almost on top of the steer, and it looked like chance to break every record on the books. But the steer stopped and peered at the scattering crowd. Carroll almost rode him down, and before his pony could adjust himself to a quick stop the steer had made quick turn and was gone. Carroll caught him about the middle of the fold, hut got his rope on one horn only, and 1t slipped off. The second trial near the corner, brought down the steer. but the time was 1 minute and 2 seconds.
 As if to make up for his break, Car roll got his next steer in 26 seconds. as good time as he has ever made. His steer was q wide horned, long coupled, wild, fast animal. Carroll made a beautiful. perfect throw and dropped the steer about two-thirds of the way from the pen to the far corner Car roll was on the ground with his rope fin his hand in an instant. Before he got to the struggling steer the animal tried to get up. Jack Hill. his pony, came to the rescue then, dragging the steer about five yards. In the mean. time Carroll had hog tied it. It was 14 seconds from the time the flag fell till Carroll quit his horse and 12 seconds from then until he threw up his arms
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
BASKET BALL.
FAST CAME
 LAST NIGHT.
The Sterlinss Meet Tn e Strong hiddletown Five and Are Worsted After . Brilliant Battle.

At the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium last evening one of the fastest and most scientific games of basketball that has been played there this season took place between the champion Middle town team and the Sterlings. Middle town won, but only after struggle was made. Middletown started off in the lead, but was soon tied by the locals. It was a fierce battle then all through the first half and the 200 spectators cheered when the half end ed with the Sterlings in the lead If to IS.
 In the second half, however, the Middletowns went after the game with a vengeance. Baskets were thrown and fouls were made. the locals suf- fering the most in that respect. Grad uauy the Middletowns wore down ths lead and in the last two minutes of play pulled the game out of the fire by the score of 23 to19. The lineup:
 Sterlings-Johnson and McKeon, If; I.ittlejohn, If; McKeon and Selby, c; Sclby and Hayes, rg; w. $. Curtiss, lg, Middletown--C. Carlson, If; F. Carl son, If: Geer, c; Ahern, rg; Smith, lg. Summary-Field goals, McKeon $, W. $. Curtiss 3, Johnson 1, c. Carlson ?. Geer ?, Ahearn ?, Smith 1; foul foul goals, c. Carlson 9, w. $. Curtiss ,: fouls committed, C. Carlson :, Smith 1, Johnson ?. McKeon 5, Curtiss 3
 Five fouls were called on the visitors for rough team work and eight on the Sterlings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
A MEASUREMENTS FAD.
Guest at Chicago Hotel Wanted
 Four Rocking Chnirs.

U
 Four Rocking Chnfrs.
 \. $. Lambert of Reading. Pa. re- gently registered at the Wellington ho- tel. in Chicago. telling Clerk Bennett he wanted the best room in the house. He was taken to one, drowned and was shown another says the Chicago Trib- une.
 This room is all right as far as the walls and ceiling are concerned" he said. but it lacks the most essential quality of comfort-furniture. If wanted an unfurnished room. I should have gone elsewhere
 "The room is as we'll furnished as any in the house." ventured the small and awcd bellboy. but if there is any piece of furniture you need I'll bring it.
 'Chairs are what l want" was the reply: rocking chairs. There are two in here. see. Just send up two more green ones. if you can-for I expect to be in my room a great deal of the time. and every so often must change my chair. After havin.- sat in chaii . once I can never feel comfortable in il again"
 MT. Lambert's request was complied with. and for the next three hours was heard the creaking of the rockers which were being tried in turn by Lam bert
 We hare hfd stout men who object ' ei to the height of the bci.' said Cleri : Bennett. but this rocking chair propo sifion is a new ono to me"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
THE pUGlLlSTS.
LECTURER IS
 ONLY JOHN L.
The Biz Fellow to Again
 Walk The Stage Corbett and Nelson To Meet Again-Other News.

John |. Sullivan is going into new line of business, and his friends have earnest hopes of his success. The only yours truly" is to go on the lecture platform and will make his first ap- pearance ill Chicago on January IS. Sullivan stoutly declares that his first discourse will not be My Experiences on the Water Wagon, and Why Aban- doned It," but lecture captioned Half Hours With Pugilists," which will be illustrated with moving pie lures. Sullivan says that he has tried letcurine before this and made hit at it. He says it beats acting all hol low and that he will be sure to have many imitators among his brother pro fesslonals. Sullivan has been taking excellent care of himself and is nearly approaching the 30O-pound notch iI weight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
CANS WANTS FIGHT.

Joe Cans is in California without a match, since Jimmy Gardner flunked on meeting the lightweight champion. Cans says he is willing to meet any of the new crop of lightweights. but ap. pears to hesitate at making 132 pounds at the ringside. Al Herford says his offer of $2O,OOO purse for q fifteen-round bout before the Eureka X. c. of Baltimore between Cans and Jimmy Britt still holds good.
 Herford claims Cans can easily make 133 pounds ip Oystervillc and be in good condition. where he finds it diff ficult to get to the weight in California
 James Edward Britt has announced that he is coming east this month tc take part in few pink teas." as the native son" dubs the six-round bouts the law allows in Philadelphia. He will find several tough customers wait ing for him who can pour hot tea ana hand out stiff wallops as we'll. First among them is Jack Blackburn. the colored youth who did great execution among the lightweights last year. Vii lie Lewis will also be in line to hand James Edward a few.
 Californians have raised objections tc Britt fighting Cans in Baltimore Outside of the fact that Britt has fought all his principal battles in hi: own back yard and ought to be willing to fight away from home. it is vel known that Cans does not get any thu best of it in Baltimore when fightin: white men. In fact. Cans has ofteI said he would rather fight anywher, else. and at one time went so far a. to say he would never battle in his ma tinve city again.
 Hcrford is confident that a fifteen round fight between Cans and Brit for the lightweight championship for : S2O.O0O purse would prove paying in vestment. Certainly the sports O Greater New York. Philadelphia. Bos ton. Baltimore. Washington and othe eastern cities would gladly welcome tin
 chance to see championship battle be ! tween Cans and Britt.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
DICK BERNARD.
Tn Vast Field at New Orleans He Lea the Way Home.

In Vast Field at New Orleans He Lea
 the Way Home.
 NEW ORLEANS, Jan PA steady downpour, which began during the night, upset overnight calculations and was responsible f9y numerous scratch es. It was thought the changed condi- tions would compel the abandonment of the feature race, but Telescope and Au Revoir were declared.
 The sloppy going had also marked effect on the fourtN race. in which ev- cry one was looking forward to keen contest between Kings Trophy. one of the Derby choices, and Hayman's speedy son of Florist, Dick Bernard. Summary:
 First Race.-Proteus, first; Young Lighter. second: Libation, third. MSecond Race.-Jake Sandef1, hrst; Bishop Poole, second; Inspector Hal pin. third.
 Third Race.-Gregor K, first; Joe Lesser, second; Foxnead, third.
 Fourth Race.-Dick Bernard, first; Matador, second; Sis Lee. third.
 Fifth Race.-Hymettus. first; St. Sc. yer, second; Aurumaster, third.
 sixth Race. - Midge, first; John Doyle, second; Hermitage, third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
The Speakers 0avei.

Speaker Cannon is now welding . savel made from piece of cogwood which grew on the farm where he was born near Guilford, \. c. John C. Fox, of that place. presented it to Mfr Can- non- Uncle Joe- was delighted to get the relic and assured Mfr Yox that hs would talks the bess care of it- But yoa know he added. the life of savel n the hcase Of representatives is . shor-. merry and difficult ore It kas . rousi rod to travel and is subjected to aTest DaAy hard k.oel8I It cent leaA tAe stnDle life by . eunG6amaA1od0oke
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
BOXING IN ILLINOIS,

A nfove is under way to legalize box ing ill the state of Illinois. The shut down of the sport at Chicago has re suited in movement being made to fave the Illinois legislature pass a state boxing bill that will permit the game under proper regulations. The bill, it is said, will contain measures to Fave limited round bouts with five. ounce gloves decided before regularly organized and chartered athletic clubs. Clubs holding bouts must see that ali contestants are examined by a physi- cian before entering the ring. There will be a safeguard against the un- scrupulous promoter. If the bill goes through he will be effectually barred. The chances of the bill passing are good, as many business men favor such q law.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
Changes Hadish Into Potato.

Psris.-M. Molliard. a well-known French botanist, has discovered the way to turn radishes into potatoes. He takes a young radish. "Pasteurizes" it, plants it again. and it grows up potato. The process by which this transforma- lion is accomplished is. briefly. as fol- lows:
 The young radish is cultivated in q glass re;ort in a solution of glucose in- vented by Pssteur. Under this treatment it loses it's pepperiness. the starch cells are developed and the result is c vege- table which has not only the taste of tn. potato. but ali of its nutri..vequalities.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
. 1.n P,.u, to Be Raised Fer Bees

= New Plant to Be Raised Fer Bees
 This year the Jeekeepe-s of Colorado will experiment. with a new plant. which has heretofore bveI siTea .::sle attention in inc production of honey. says the Denver Republican The new plant is a species of the phsceiia- 1t is a blue flower growing on vines. If thrives on the western slope By plant ing the seed at certain season of the year is WIS discovered that the plant wouid als, SrSw on this side of the range. II is essentially 2 desert plant A series of experiments conducted lsst year proved that by prcper cultivation the plant ySesds an sxcsStiesaIly higA mH1o C -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
Travis Lea Golf FselA.

PINEHURST, \. C.. Jan. 12.-wal- ter J. Travis. the British open cham pion. led the fald of eighty-two par ticipants by the narrow margin of two strokes in the qualification round of the second annual midwinter tourna- ment here with a card of s1. c. B. Fownes of Pittsburg scored S3 and W. C. Fownes. Jr.. winner of the recent Atlantic City tournament, S. Four sixteens qualified for the match play rounds which will decide the owner ship of the presidents. secretary's, treasurer's and captains cups.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12

When in need of help try 25c sd ia the Democrat One business man sd- vertisesi foT clerk in our columns and received s2 written snswefs. tesides nearly as many more applied in per son It only costs e-,c-
 The Democrat office is slu;rPed uith Isu the facilities for turning out beeh and job printing at short notice, sn6 at louezt pkic0 6w eeed wUr6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
Tigers Outclasssd Brown.

NEW YORK. Jan. F. - Princeton outclassed Brown in the second game of the intercollegiate hockey series at St. Nicholas rink last night. winning by a score of to 1. Most of the play was in Browns territory. Princeton scored three goals in each half. Three of the tsllies were made by Leake and the others by Chew, Winter and Zahn- heiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12

YOUNG CORBETT AND NELSON. San Francisco, Jan 12.-The long ex. pected return match between Young Corbett and Battling Nelson was framed up here yesterday. Morris Levy, manager of the Hayes Valley A. C., announces that the boys have signed to box twenty rounds under the auspices of that organization in Febru- ary. at 13O pounds. at 6 o'clock. the same weight at which they battled be. fore
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
BRUSH DODGES ISSUE.

John T. Brush, president of the New York National league club. sailed Tuesday for Florida. In reply to Clark Griffith's offer to arrange q spring series between the Now York Americans and Mctiraw's men. Brush has made this vague statement:
 "Thcre is d proposition before the National commission, now meeting III Cincinnati, to formulate rules to gov ern a series between the champions of the two leagues. I shall abide by whatever decision they make"
 Brush, in this manner lodges the is- sue as put up to him by Griffith, and coDclusively shows that the New York Nationals are either afraid to try con. clnsiops with the New York Ameri- cans or arc held out of q series be- cause of personal feelings. The fact that Brush has expressed reluctant willingness to meet the Boston Ameri- cans fin an impossible spring series would seem to indicate that he has ii. nally decided that the American league actually exists. Why then does hc draw the line against the New York Americans? Griffith answers this question with the statement that Brush does not care to have the base ball public get wise to the inferior quality of Mctiraw's team.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
MURPHY AND ATTELI..

Tommy Murphy of Harlem will not be compelled to go without fight at present, it seems. His manager, John, ny Oliver, says that in place of Hughey McGovern. Murphy's opponent will be Abe Attell of California. Attell and Murphy are to have it out at Phila- dclphia on January 25, and the limit ia six rounds at 122 pounds rlngside.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
FARREN BEATS FRANKLIN.

Up to the final round of the match between Benny Franklin and Jimmy Farren, both of Baltimore. before the NOnpareil Athletic club, Baltimore, on last Tuesday night, it was difficult thing to choose winner. The mill was limited to fifteen rounds, and for fourteen rounds it was even up. Then Farren made things hum for his man. having all the better Of the argumen. in the final session. The decision in favor of Farren was not well received by Franklln's friends.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
NOYES GETS RELEASE.

The national board of arbitration. which decides cases affecting minor league clubs. was in session all after ppon and Isst night if anncuner.l a number ef decisions Tie following decisions were announced: H. w. Moves. granted release from New London Conn: w r. SaIm- claimed by Aueus4a. awarded to Ccfsjcana; F. |C. ueHsIe. awarded tD EoIyidA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12
Raciag at Oakland.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 12.-In the handicap here Nigrette. an odds on fla vorite. did not do any better than show. There were only four startep. Bombardier won under double wraps by three lengths.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-01-12

Mir Bronson stated last evening that he had made an offer of S2.aO for the franchise. aside from the lease on the grounds. which Mir Danaher is said to bc considering. Mr Bronson said nothing. however. in regard to any price in reference to the lease of the grounds at Savin Rock.