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Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
VOTE ON THE
WAGE SCHEDULE
Decided by a Vote SCI Against to
Is in Favor Of it

The vote of the Miners Union of
Tonopah on the proposition of whether
the schedule of hours and wages de-
cided upon by the Mine Operators
Association shall be accepted or re-
jected, was taken yesterday afternoon
with the result that 531 votes were
cast against the acceptance OF the
proposition while 26 were in favor of it.
The polls opened at IL m. yesterday
and balloting continued until z p. m.
There was no loud talking on the
streets and all concerned were very
reticent as to what the probable OUT
come would be, all newspaper reports
and rumors uttered or written to the
contrary, by parties who presumed to
be in a position to know, being without
foundation.
The difference in the schedule, as
proposed by the mine operators was
slight, as may be seen by reference to
the account published in full in a recent
issue of the BONANZA. There will un-
doubtedly be another conference be-
tween the operators and employees
before final action is taken, and it is
sincerely hoped by all that, whatever
the course pursued, cool counsel shall
prevail.
Since the above was in type VIC learn
that the mine operators will hole
another meeting tomorrow.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
GREAT Big STIFF

In nearly every labor trouble that has
been stirred up in the past, its source
has invariably been traced to agitators,
calamity howlers or walking dele
gates" men who will not work when
they have the chance, and who like the
~proverbial misery that likes company,
are ever seeking to prevent others from
working. Wherever these excrescences
Of humanity appear trouble is sure to
follow sooner or later. They have
nothing at stake themselves, conse-
quently they have nothing to lose. The
" soft snap" which they hold at the
expense Of the Industrious ones, they
nurture through a carefully studied
system of protestation against imagi-
nary wrongs in order to show to their
credulous fellows their vigilance and
sincerity in the cause. In other words
they want to make a showing in order
to hold their job.
Here in Tonopah we have n OF
those parvenues named Roberts, who
aspires to the role Of industrial dicta-
tor, and, while his position is no more
clearly defined than that of Dennis
Kearney, who was "A Workingman.
but didn't do nothin'," he claims to
be the whole push," the head of the
Industrial Workers of the World
and has arrogantly proclaimed that the
business men Of Tonopah and employees
pay tribute to His Nibs or go out Of
commission. Some, we understand
have actually been weakened enough
to acceed to his demand, while Others
have hyd the backbone to tell him II
go plumb to hell!
The Miners Union and various othe,
reputable labor organizations of Tono
pah are we'll able to take care of them
selves without assistance from this big
hurley, clustering nonentity.
1t is a matter of regret that w
should waste space upon such a grea
big stiff. Pitch him into the sewer ant
let him float out of your recollection
unhonored, unwept, unsung!
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28

holding many important positions. He.
served as foreman of the Hale & Nor
cross for many years and later acted in
the same capacity for the Con. Virginia,
ophir and Andes mining companies,
assuming the superintendency of the
three latter mines two years ago.
Much of the important development
work accomplished in recent years in
the Con. Virginia and ophir was due to
his ability. He is survived by a wife
and three children, two sons and a
daughter. The funeral will take place
under the auspices of the Reno Lodge
of Elks, of which he was a member.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
For Justice of the Peace.

Under the proper heading in this
issue will be seen the card of Judge J..
P. Brissell, announcing himself as a
candidate for Justice of the Peace of
Tonopah township, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic County Con-
vention. Judge Brissell is the first of
candidates to announce himself. He
has been a resident of Tonopah for the
past five years, consequently he re-
quires no introduction from us. He
came here from Sacramento, California,
where he held Office continuously for
twenty-seven years and vas never
beaten in an election. AS Constable he
was elected three successive terms
while the rest of the time he served as
deputy sheriff and deputy assessor.
Coming to Tonopah, at the time above
stated, he acted as agent for ]. L,
Butler until appointed Justice last
February. On the judicial bench hi
has made a very efficient public servant
discharging the duties of his Office
without fear or favor and to his effort,
much of the orderly condition of on.
town is due. He is a man of goo
judgment, and through his exemplar,
bearing, and faithful attention to tn
duties of his Office has won the respec
of all. Although on the opposite sid
Of the political fence we will say tina
in Judge Brissell the Democratic Con
vention could make no stronger NOM
nation.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Changed Hands

The Richelieu on Main street has
changed hands, Messrs. M. A. Champ
lin and C. L. Cole having bought out
the interest of Geo. G. Howard. The
new owners propose to run the Richie
lieu as a first class saloon and cafe with
H. T. Mcknight rs manager. A COM
plete line of champagne and other
fancy wines and liquors will be imme-
diately added to the stock and kept
constantly on hand. The new pro-
prietors as we'll as the manager are
business men of long standing, well and
favorably known in Tonopah, and their
popularity with u townspeople will
add largely to the already substantial
trade of the famous resort.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
GREENWATER
MINING NEWS
Mines Secured and Men are Put
to Work Developing.

Roger C. Knox, arrived in Tonopah
last Monday from the Greewater dis
trict, whittier he went with M. M.
] Johnson of the Sam Newhouse staff.
This is his second trip to that locality.
On his previous visit he obtained a
couple of groups of mines-the Hank
Knight and the Buster Brown-and on
this occasion while in the camp started
work with four men on the Knight
ground, and upon returning to Tonopah
made the first payment to Arthur
Kunze and others on the Buster Brown
group which adjoins and is the east
extension Of the Schwab group. These
discoveries were first made by Judge
Bethune and Arthur Kunze of Tono-
pah. At the time of Kunze's dis
covery the find was too far away to
attract capital and even with Bullfrog
coming to the front it did not seem
possible that railways would bring it so
close to the worlds markets in the
short time it has. Yet in spite of this,
and Drawing the awful death that over
took Judge Bethune, the desert rat"
went in with his burros and covered
with location notices a copper belt IL
miles long and from two to five miles
wide. The ore occurs in a main con-
tact Of lime and porphyry and so
evenly are the high-grade values dis
tributed over the whole area and so
excellent are the indications that inn
mense mines will be opened up, that
capital is rushing in and claims are
selling for enormous prices.
In securing this Knight group it
would seem that Mr.. Knox has gotten
hold of one of the best things in the
camp because it was located early by
Judge Bethune as was also the Schwah
property by Kunze. 1t used to be said
that copper in Nevada ''did not &c
down. but capital never tested the
truth of the statement until recent
years, and now the contrary is being
proved.
1t is admitted that at Ely are some
of the most wonderful copper deposits
in the world and they are sufficient
inducement for Senator Clark to ex'
tend his railroad from Bullfrog through
Tonopah to that camp. The Tonopai
Mining company is proving in the Dun
lap mine, that copper in the PHO
Range zeal Sodaville, will be per
manent. At Yerrington, in Mason
valley the Ludwig is down 500 feet il
: splendid ore, and in the Bluestone
Captain DeLamar has an enormous
t body of payable concentrating sulphid'
ore. Capital will be forthcoming il
: millions to prove Greenwater. An
! now comes Nelson in Humboldt count.
r with wonderful new discoveries. Ne
vada may yet join in the cry, "Coppe
is King"
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
STREET GAMINS.

1t has been frequently remarked by
strangers coming to this town that for
rowdyism among the juvenile element
seen on our streets Tonopah takes the
palm. Much as we regret to do SO, Wa
must, nevertheless, admit that such is
a fact. Here we have boys from
nearly every large city in the United
States-boys who, under proper re-
s~traint, would behave themselves, but
turned loose on the streets as they are
here, with no restraint from parents,
they feel that they have a license for
the practice of all n of vicious
pranks which will sooner or later lead
them into serious trouble. Just this
week we have had a sample of the do
ings of these youthful idlers in which
a boy in his early teens would have
had to answer to a charge of a felo-
NOUS nature only for his youth and the
indulgence Of the magistrate. Had
that boy been assigned to some useful
duty during that period instead of
idling his time on the streets this would
not have happened. Judge Brissell
gave the parents of the young hopefuls
some wholesome advice in dismissing
the case, and it is sincerely hoped that
they will give heed and be wise. Top
gambling for money on the street has
become a vicious craze of late-a prac-
tice which is being encouraged by older
heads who ought to know better. If
parents do not try to correct their
children and guide them in the straight
path of rectitude, who will or can ?
There is only n future for them, and
that is-the prison bars or the felon's
dungeon. And what hope for them is
there beyond that?
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
G From Injury

Thomas Smerle, well known in these
parts, while driving a pair of mules
about Ia miles east of Thorne, n day
this week his animals became unman-
ageable and ran away. Smerle was
thrown from the wagon and sustained
a fracture of one of his arms. He was
taken to Reno for surgical treatment
but blood-poisoning set in which
resulted in his death.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Important Notice to TOnOpah
Realty Holders.

All parties claiming any title to any
of the ground within the exterior boun-
daries Of the claims owned by the Tono-
pah Mining Company of Nevada, OF the
Jim Butler Tonopah Mining Company
by reason of agreements heretofore
made by said companies, or by the per-
sons from whom said companies pur-
chased, are hereby notified to file within
sixty days from the first publication Of
this notice in the Office of the Southern
Nevada Abstract Company, room 3,
Brokers' Exchange building, the evil
dence of title to ground claimed. Upon
presentation of evidence the question
of title to the respective lots will be adj
justed. Parties not presenting evidence
within the period named will be deemed
to have waived all rights to the ground
in question.
ToNoPAH MINING Co. OF NEVADA.
jim BUTLER oNoPAH MINING Co.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Arrested and Discharged

D. c. Smith who lives in the suburbs
of the city at the foot of Mount Butler
was arrested together with his son and
another boy named John Harris, on
complaint of one of his neighbors, for
discharging firearms within the city
limits. Mr.. Smith and the boys had
been accustomed to target practice
near the Smith home to the annoyance
of the neighbor who swore to the COM
plant. Judge Brissell after hearing
the evidence dismissed the case.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
NOTICE TO
REPUBLICANS

All Republicans in the county of Nye
are requested to meet at Miners Ex-
change Hall on Main street, town Of
Tonopah, at 8 o'clock p. M, the first
day of August, 1906, for the purpose of
making arrangements for the reception
of the delegates to the State v
ton to be held in Tonopah, September
4, 1906, and for the transaction of
other business.
(R. F. GILBERT
Committee ]. A. ROBERTS, M. D.
L. A. GIBBONS
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Horse Hurt

A draft horse belonging to VIM. st.
Clair which was being used to haul
away the earth from the excavation
for the new Merchants Hotel, fell into
the excavation last Tuesday and was
pretty badly cut and bruised. The
mate of this horse which constituted
the team braced himself to effectively
that he was not pulled over.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Death of James McKinty.

James McKinty, well known to many
Tonopah people, died lgst Wednesday
morning at his home near the Ophir
mine at Virginia City. The Virginia
Chronicle in announcing his death says
that he had been i'll for several months
and his death was not unexpected. Mr..
McKinty was an old resident of the
Comstock and was a practical miner.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Married in Utah.

The report has reached this place
that F. P. Thompson of Phoebe and
Miss Lydia Ladd of Lovelock were
married in Salt Lake City a short time
ago. Both parties are well known to
Tonopah people. The bride is the adj
miRistratrix of the estate Of her father,
George Ladd, the discoverer of Bullfrog.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Notice to the Public

Notice is hereby given that A. A.
Blum is no longer connected with the
Silver Peak Post. That all bills due
the Post are payable to no m but me,
until further notice, and that l will not
be responsible for any debts contracted
by the said Blum in the name of the
Silver Peak Post.
W. w. BOOTH
Tonopah, July rs, 1906
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Order Your Coal and Wood.

The Tonopah and Goldfeld Fuel
and Feed Company are doing a -four
ishing business these days. They
have coal and wood sufficient to sup
ply several camps and are reasonable
in their prices. Their telephone
number is 483. Call them up at once
and place your order. If
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28

We have just received, direct, a full
line of Colegate's soaps and perfumes.
You should see the soap we sell at 8
cakes for rs cents. The Miners Drug
Store Qnc.), Golden Block. d
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
WANTED.

WANTED-A LADY OWNING HER
own building on the corner of Oddie
avenue and Water street, desires a
partner to engage in the saloon bust
ness. Address P. o. Box 756, Tono-
pah. 7-2S-tt
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28
Ho! tor Manhattan!!!

The Pioneer stage line, owned by
Summerfield & Johnson, is doing a rush
ing business these days, in fact it is
doing all the business as far as taking
people to the new mining camp is con-
cerned. The stages leave the Pioneer
stables, near the depot, every morning
and it is certainly a pleasure to ride in
them. Experienced, careful drivers
handle the ribbons and make splendid
time over fair roads. Make your re-
servations ahead. The phone is SID.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28

The Merchants Cafe, on Main street,
is where a meal may be had "a la
mode metropolitan" Call and see for
yourself. m
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28

WANTED-A PURCHASER FOX
rich mines in the Lone Mountain DIS
trict. Address P. o. Box 756, Tono-
nah 7-2S-tf
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28

For the finest meal east of the
Sierras or west of the Rockies call at
the Mizpah Cafe and Grill on Main
street. &
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1906-07-28

Open at all hours of the day or night
you will find that there is no place for
a square meal like the Merchants Cafe
on Main street. m
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Tonopah, July Is, 1906
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-08
ANOTHER FAIR FEATURE
Frisco Industrial Agent will give Leet-
ures to the Farmers.

Secretary Leech has received a
letter from F. S. White. industrial
agent of the Frisco, saying that he
will be glad to come to Chickasha
during the fair and give lectures
on agriculture aud horticulture to
the farmers. Mr.. White is an au-
thority on these subjects and he
ff}ngs with him a special car con-
tanning an exhibit Of grains, fruits
and other farm products. Arrange
ments will be made for him to give
lectures at the fair grounds and in
the city in the evenings if it is de.
sired. His coming will be a great
benefit to the farmers and ought to
prove a drawing card for the fair.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-08

date machinery in the way of 1rad~
ers, dumping outfits etc, and does
business on a large scale Mr..
Davis is a splendid gentlemen and
very cheerfully furnishes informa-
tiou regarding his work. His BROTH
er is establishing large camp Just
this side of Womack.
Another conctracior, ]. R.Alley.
has $4,000 yards Of dirt to move on
mile SO He has IS men aud the
same number of teams and began
work Sept 1. He is already buying
his provisions In Chickasha.
Stebbins Bros. have the contract
for mile Ioa and 1903 on Spring
Greek, II miles from town. and al.
so have a large outfit at work.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-08
CAMBRIDGE WON THE RACE
BY TWO LENGTHS

Putney, Eng Sept S.-Cambrldge
here today on the Thames won TIE
great boat race from Harvard by
two lengths Cambridges, time
was nineteen minutes, eighteen
seconds. The record for the course
which was four and three eighths
miles is eighteen minutes forty
seven seconds. made by Oxford in
1898 The race was the first dual
intercollegiate race between Am
erican and English crews in thirty
seven years. However,in that time
American crews have taken part
in general races. The greatest
enthusiasm was [displayed in to-
day 5 event.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-08
THE GHILDREN'S OPERETTA
Theatrical Season Opens With Home
Talent PrOductiOn-GOOd Crowd
Ont.

The theatrical season opened in
Chickasha last night with child
ren's Operetta, a home talent pro
duction, under the direction of Miss
Margaret Windham and under the
auspices of the Congregational
church.
About thirty children took part
in the play THE Little Migrants"
which is the simple story of two
little children being lost IN the
woods and having been stolen by
Gypsies; they are discovered by
their playmates and every thing
turns out as it should. The little
people showed careful training and
the piece was splendidly done. In
addition to the play there were
number of specislties which were
greatly enjoyed by the audience.
They were for the most part recita.
tions and songs by the members oi
the company. A Gypsy Fantasy,
done by six yonng ladies in cost
ume was one of the most pleasing
numbers. The entire company
gave repetition of the entire per-
Torrance at a matines this after.
noon to an even larger house than
they had last night.
Miss Windham. as on former oc
casions has proven herself geniu:
in the art Of training children in thi'
line of work and the audience wa:
somewha. disappointed that she
did not come in for a speciality.
The new" opera house, for i
is new on the inside, presented
quite different appearance from
what it has heretofore. The new
curtain, the pleasing decorations
the removal of the obstructini
posts and the rearrangment of tn,
seats are assurance that the audi
ences that patconize the house this
year will have all the comforts
that manger Morris can provide.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-08
THE OKLAHOMA CENTRAL FOUR
TEEN MILES EAST OF CHICKA-
SHA-MOVING DIRT FAST
LARGE FORCE MEN EMPLOYED
The Work Of Contractor Davis Large
Sums Of Money are Paid
Out.

Will Hopkins was out on the
Oklahoma Central line yesterday
and brings report of what the con-
tractors are doing.
3. F, Davis, of Shawnee, who is
the main contractor aud who was
also employed in the building of
the Rock Island, established a
grading camp yesterday about IA
miles northeast of Chickasha, hav-
ing moved from Davis. He is at
work with big outfit of ISo men
on miles 81 and oS and within a
few days his force will be increas-
ed to $50 men. He is also expect.
ing another one of his outfits from
Magee soon. Mr.. Davis has the
contract for all the heavy work
from this point to Chickasha and
within two or three weeks there
will be contractor at work or
every mile between his carnp and
this city.
Some idea of the magnitude o
the work of Mr.. Davis may b.
derived from the fact that it cos
him $3.50 TO move his outfit from
Davis. He began work Jan. ant
since that time has paid out $I77,-
700. His monthly payroll amounts
to $40, 900 and he uses $1,000 wortl
of provisions per week. His mer
are paid in cash and they get thei
pay whenever they want it.
Mr.. Davis has been buying hi
supplies an Ada and Purcell bu
came to town today TO arrange I,
buy here. He has all the up to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-08

party stood with the great masses
Of laborers, farmers and plain peo-
pie on all the great issues. Mr..
Bond received much applause and
although he did not go to the meet
ing with the expectations of engag-
ing in a debate, he showed that he
was abundanily able to meet the
arguments of an old time cam
paigner and give good account
for himself in any di scussion.
Following the joint discussion,
Judge Bridges of this city spoke,
con6ning his attention principal ly
to the prohibition question. The
nation cannot endure half slave
and half free, he quoted from Lin
coin, aud he added, THE new
state cannot endure half drunk and
half sober. He urged that the pro-
hibition law should be extended
over the entire state.
Messers. Beeler and Lentz and
Others who had charge of the pic
mic are entitled to much praise.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-08
WILL BE SEEN AT MUM SHOW
IN NOVEMBER FOR
HANDSOME TURNOUTS
FLOWER PARADE FIRST DAY
viii be an Attractive Feature, Second
Day will be Given to
Children.

The home mission society of the
Methodist Church is planning ex-
tensively for their Flower show
and Carnival the first week III No
vember. The committee on ar
rengements have decided to have
a Flower Parade the first day,
This will be made most beautiful
and attractive feature and, being
something altogether new in
Chickasha, will no doubt draw an
immense crowd from the nearby
towns. Prizes of S2S. 90. SIS. oc
and $1,000 will be given for the
handsomest turnouts. So the de
sign usually followed in the annual
flower fiestas of California and
southern Texas will be carri-d out
The prevailing flower will, o.
course. be the Chrysanthemum
Queen of the fall months.
The second DAY will be givel
over to tn" we" folks under eigh
years. They will have a Dol
Flower parade, displaying theii
favorite doll families in beautifully
flower-bedecked doll carriages
A large building will be provided
in which the ladies will have bootl
lunch stands, and a wealth of bloom
of every description, All kinds ol
flowers will be admitted, bu
chryssnthemums are especially
desired. Prizes will be awarded botl
to the handsomest collection anC
single plants also. A small ad
mission fee will be charged, also al
entrance fee for the flower parai'
and for those competing for prize:
for flowers. The Doll Parade viii