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Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14
GOOD WORDS
From the Reno Gazette Re
garding ChurchilI's Great
Mining Camps.
Fallon the Iiveliest Town of Its Size
in the State.

W. W Sanford. J. W. Ferguson and
q. W. Likes, three OF Churchill county's
most prominent citizens, were in Reno
yesterday. They are full of enthusiasm
about the recent mineral discoveries in
their section, and expect To see sand
Springs, Faiwiew, Westgate and Monte
Christie among the best districts in the
state in little while. They are the
original incorporators of the Sand
Springs Mining Company and are in Il
position to speak accurately OF the
situation.
You can't say too much for old
Churchill now they said yesterday 10
4 Gazette representative. I'VE are
coming to the front with leaps and
bounds, and we have the goods TO back
up the excitement. People are pouring
into Fairyiew every day, and many OF
them are people with money That
dispatch from Salt Lake which SAYS
that Fairyew is likely to become
second Comstock is not ar-ietehed.
Mining men from all parts OF the
country who have been all over the
state say that nowhere have they seen
better lodges than we have in Fairyiew.
Sand Springs and the other districts.
The only marvel to them is how the
country happened to be passed over for
50 long, because the lodges crop regular
ly, and have good values from the sur
lace
Our company at Sand Springs Is
going right ahead We have un-
covered the ledge Tor several hundred
feet, and are ready to take out ore ON Il
large scale. We notice that Reno peo-
pie are beginning to be Interested in
our district, and We welcome them to
the field. The Nevada Sand Springs
Company, in which J W. Fulton.
Henry Anderson and others are in
terested and the Sand Springs Ex-
tension, in which Judge Curler is one
of the main holders, are both good
properties. They have started a crew
of men at work on each property, and
intend to do considerable development
work.
"Fallon is the HveIiest town of its
size in the state. and it won't be long
before its population will be in the
thousands instead OF the hundreds. -
Gazette.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14
ALKALI SOILS
The Term Does Not Refer to
Chemical Properties of
Soluble Matter.
Many Think Ii Refers to Soils Alkaline
in Chemical Sense.

The term 'alkali or ealkali soils, '
rs commonly used in the Western
States, has reference to soluble matter
within the soil and does not refer t.
the chemical properties ol the soluble
matter, The choice OF the term is uu-
fortunate, rs many think it refers to
soils which are alkaline in chemical
sense. Thus frequently oue is told chat
the soil contains net "alkali, but com
mon salt, while as a matter OF fact the
majority OF western farmers include all
soluble salts in the general term
"alllali."
There are two kinds OF alkali
popularity recognized black alkali, con
sisting solely OF sodium carbonate
lWashing soda, or sal Soda, and white
alkali, including all other soluble salts
found. The most common wbitc-olhali
salts are sodium chloride common
salt), sodium sulphate lGlubcr's sal0
sodium bicarbonate baking so3aa
magnesium sulphate Epson salD
magnesium chloride 6bittern] Small
quantities OF potassium and calcium
sllls are found, but the more abundant
calcium salts are relatively insoablo
and the amount which is in solution at
my one time comparatively small
This soluble matter occurs in western
soils rs the direct result oi rock
Weatherne. In many places the
soluble matter has been carried hv
water and accumulated in poorly
drained spots. In other localities tho
alllali is distributed throughout the
soil where it originated Practically
all rocks contain small amounts OF
sodium, potassium, and magnesium
held in insoluble form in the mineral
constituents The weather influences
acting upon the rock bring about disiu-
tegration and decomposition or change
in the chemical arrangement OF th,
atoms Certain portions oi the minerals
during decomposition weld solubl,
salts These are taken mp by percolat
ing waters and in the humid State
almost entirely removed. In arid
regions the amount oi pereotatine
water is so small that the soluble salts
are left in the soil, while in many ensc-
that which is removed from it, iorm1.
tion is deposited by the evaporation ol
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14

article which started such report
showed complete lack of knowledge of
tie situation and condition vergine
on idiocy when he placed the figures at
the amount named.
The writer happened to know some
thing of the conditions of this holding
and something OF its value and Mr..
NeWlands' original purpose in acquir-
ing it, Mr.. Newlands never had any
idea OF disposing of this natural storage
reservoir to the Government, at a
profit even if he had full say in the
matter, but as stated above it is held by
the Occidental Company of which Mr..
Newlands is a stockhoder.
1t was originally intended that
Bonner Lake should be storage
reservoir, for the benefit OF the Truckee
basin irrigation project and it will
probably be used for this purpose when
this system is completed, whether held
by the Occidental Company, Mr. New
lands, the Government or company
OF farmers in this valley.
rs Mr.. Newlands states, the property
can be purchased ut a reasonable figure
by the Government, the City OF Reno,
or State OF Nevada at original cost and
interest, whenever it may be shown
that the property will be used ior the
advantage OF the Truckee-C Carson IL
rigatlon system, or for Reno's water
supply or OF advantage to the State, but
will not be transferred for the purpose
ol speculation or corporation greed
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14

the waters in some stream channel or
alkalj-lako bed
In an interview with Il Gazette re
porter at Reno, Daniel Guggenheim.
president oi the American Refining and
Smelling Co. said "Neyada has a
great future, and Will, IN my opinion,
some day be one OF the richest and
greatest states in the union. II is
great producing state and is now only
in its infancy. The agreement reached
between our interests and the Schwab
interests means Il great dead for the
state Of Nevada and will result in a
great deal OF work being done in the
mines in the rich gold fields OF the
state, BY the agreement, the rates on
railroads viii be reduced. and the
smeIter charges will be made much
smaller. We have entered into
twenty-five year contract with Charles
VI. SchWah. - handle all his ores nj
onr smeters, and will work all the
large copper properties ut Ely. /
think that Nevada has very bright
future, and that Ely will be one OF the
sreate-tcopper camps in the world -
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14
LIGHT COMPANY
IS PROSPERING

The stockholders OF the Fallon Light
X Water Company, met Tuesday eve
ming. Secretary IL. l.. Burchell sub
mitted 4 statement showing Il more
prosperous condition for the company
than at any previous time since its
organization, Patronage continues To
increase and the quality of the service
being rendered by superintendent H.
5. Anderson is eliciting general approx
Al.
The Company management hopes to
be able to buy 100 horse power from
the government authorities. Should
this be done it will reduce the expense
Of operation by one half, and will make
the Light Company paving corpora
ton. At the present time there is II
bill before congress that has for its pur-
pose the amending of the reclamation
law, So as to allow the sale OF water
and power When this has become Il
law, there should he nothing to pre-
vent the company from accomplishing
its object
W. c. Grimes returned Saturday
from a buSinpSs trim ia Rnnn
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14
TOO LARGE
TO MENTION

The Eastgate mine, recently dis
covered by senator ". W and G. +.
Williams continues 10 improve rs II Is
worked, and il new promises To make
Il wonderfully large producer. An
immense dyke oi ore has been nn-
covered from which ASSAY tests havr
been made, showing value of Ell per
ton. When quered rs To the sI2e of
the dybe. senator Williams stated
thai IT WIS too big 10 state lie didn't
care To be pat down rs the champion
preymieator oi the mining district, and
he was very sure he would be, should
ho tell the truth regarding lis exact
size
He left ion Easteatc today, and will
arrange 10 put on larger force oi men.
Il is his intention TO Immediately com
menee the shipping OF the high grade
ore and he confidently expects to BE-
deriving dividends from the mine a-
soon as returns are had upon The roek
fbere is little doubt hut that Eastgate
mine is very rich with every prospect
oi permaneney, and its future clicits
nnstinted praise from every expert who
has been fortunate enough 10 have
examined H.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14

Edward Barrie Clark, who has been
the right hand man OF the Emerson
Publishing Company since its inception,
Is about to embark upon the Fairqiew
journalistic sea, and has an ordor WITH
the wholesale type house ior modern
printing plant complete in every
respect. 1t is his intention 10 get out
the best mining sheet in Churchill
county. Mr. Clarke is Il writer OF
ability and note. Ills ideas have very
largely dominated the Fairyiew News
and Fallon Herald columns, and the
popularity to which these papsrs have
attained is due almost entirely To his
nntiring efforts May You be successful
brother, and the good right hand Of
fellowship goes with this wish
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14
FIRM WITHDRAWS
THEIR BID

Mr.. Self, OF the Reno contracting
firm Of Self x Same was in Fallon Mon
lay and appeared before the Commits.
sioner's board To recite the fact that
he had submitted a bid ON the proposed
county high school building while
laboring under a misapprehension
He was released from the contract and
his forfeit check OF g 10 was returned
to him The board has again adver-
tised for bids. and ii i it, desire that
contractors who contemplate bidding
ON the high school building, examine
the plans carefully now on file with
the county clerk, in order that misnu-
derstandings may be avoided
Self 4 Selman had been awarded
the contract at previous commits
sioner's meeting, and their action in
repudiating their offer is not only Il
matter OF great ANNOYANCE to the Com
missioner board, but jeopordizcs the
early completion OF the high school
building.
{. W. Kinney, the mining man, is in
town, on his way 10 the mining camps.
Increased interest Is being shown on
the outside in Churchill county mining
properties, according To his statement.
Certain it is Charley Kinney can have
his way they will believe il, and he Is
undertaking to show them in copious
quantities too
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14

The railroad business that is being
handled at Ilaaen is getting to be larger
with each week. Last Tuesday - ears
OF Tonopah and Fallon freight we're set
aside in the yards, OF this number Il
ears We're loaded With way freight. It Is
taxing the resources of tae railroad
company to handle this freight aud
extra yard men have been assigned to
the work Still there are those who say
hat the Fallon branch line willnot pay,
but such a statement will have to take
Il back seat in the face ol these figures.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14

Nesoyios is said 10 bcIching up lot
al s@oke aud noise. Il might be good
idea to import Il Iittle campaign
thunder on Neyada's use during the
coming season, Il looks as il certain
faction in stale politics is going 10 be
short on this usually staple commodity.
Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-04-14

W. G, Grimes returned Saturday
from a business trip to Reno.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
Limestone As 1t Is, and Its
Outlying Formin9 Domain
Beautiful Land, Garden Tract Fair the Valley Of
the Cashmere-A Grand Stock Growers Kingdom.
PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS IN HORSE HUsBANDRY

'short horses that are soon curried,"
to use the Kentucky vernacular -indi-
viduals who wish to have the town
doomed if it is free.
Nature has been lavishly kind in
special favoring dispensations herea-
bouts, nothing sterile or stinted here
but the individuals alluded to, and yet
one would be pre-disposed to believe
that in these surroundings that every
thing, including man, would enlarge.
l am pleased to note that there is an
other side to this manifest, and here
with present individual sketches of
such local enterprises as are conducted
by type of broad gauge men who be-
lieve in letting the light of publicity
shine upon their undertakings and dis
play commendable pride in having
their abiding place set forth to the out
side world. Equal opportunity was af.
forded others, but one mans OK had
fallen in we'll, another's ass was sick,
still another had lost his hand maiden,
and so on.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
LIMESTONE ROLLER MILLS.

Appropriate is the title of these mills,
not only from the name Of the village,
and being located on Big Limestone
creek, but also on account of these i'm
perishable limestone soils which pro-
duce this superior Tennessee winter
wheat that retains that undefinable
wheaty aroma, lacking in the wheat of
many other localities. Quality and
yield of wheat here this year are un-
precedentedly fine, and Limestone
milled flour put itself in the premium
list this year of 1905. These Limestone
Roller Mills are owned and operated
by j. 81. Kirby, who succeed DR.. G. E.
Smith just above one year ago.
They are three stories and basement
in height, are operated by water power,
are fitted with the noted Nordy yke- Mar
mon Co. system of rolls, including all
high-class accessory machines and de-
vices. The output is so barrels of -four
every "a hours. 81
Magnolia, fancy patent, Limestone
Standard" high standard, and "Bob
White. one-hslf patent, are the three
principal brands turned out. "Davy
Crockett" also high h-class patent, is a
special exclusive brand for certain
markets. Great care is exercised to
maintain a uniform standard of excel.
lence SO that these brands will rigidly
hold the high rank they have secured
in the various districts in which they
have been introduced.
An extra fine quality of corn meal is
also milled.
At various local points on the South
ern Railway, including johnson City,
and also North Carolina marts, regu
larly are these production sent forward
Mr.. Kirby has had an extended prac
tical experience of over twenty years in
milling affairs, for over ten years wai
the travelling representative for the
millwright house of Corbett & Co.
Washington, D. c., is Virginian by
birth, and of the order of men wht
maintain trade reputation in the from
rank. Wherever Limestone Roller
Mills -four goes 1t will sustain it's stan
dard, i. e., "The Best" produced.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
s. H. STRAIN

is popular dealer in staple and fancy
groceries, crockery, glassware, provi-
sions, household goods, cigars, tobac-
cos, etc. Also line of boots, shoes
and novelties.
He is native of this county and has
been engaged in this trade for the past
four years.
He supplies every want Of farmer
and family in these lines, aiming to
give the fullest equivalent to each pa
tron. Supplies are frequently replen-
ished so that wares are always fresh
and seasonable, goods are laid in at the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
Borough of Limestone

An amazing stretch of grandly fertile
country backs up this village, one
might journey long to find its like.
Good roads stretch out in all directions
and we'll cultivated farms greet the eye
on every side.
Five miles beyond Telford and some
eighteen miles from Johnson City To-
Gates this commune. It's population
numbers some 500 in toto. Two fra
ternal orders, Masonic and l. o. o. F.,
are features. A good public school
with corps of four teachers is another.
Still another is a we'll ordered roller
Touring mill. The commerce and traf-
tic here is extensive, the outside con-
tingent of farmers and stockgrowers
are prosperous lot and award capi-
tai regular trade.
Diversified lines OF trade are in good
ly representation, and if collective pub
lie spirit were at high standard wor-
thy showing could be made. Youl
commissioner made pilgrimage thithel
prepared to do full justice thereto, but
must needs furnish facts as he found
them, and regrets that truthful candol
compels him to state that while there
are here some energetic, liberal minded
citizens and business men, there is alsc
a quota Of dealers to whom individua
aggrandizement alone appeals, fellows
who always relegate themselves to thu
rear and allow their more public spirit
ed neighbors to bear the burden wher
called upon to act together in concert
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
b. E. BRABsoN

is identified with the general merchan-
disc trade, is a native of this district,
and has for the past four years conduct
ed this establishment. Included are
fine lines of dry goods, furnishing
goods and notions, clothing, boots aud
shoes, groceries and provisions, etc
Every want of the public is studied,
staple wares are purchased in large lots
from the leading Wholesale centres,
quality and special values are consider.
ed factors, and prices quoted are the
lowest consistent with assured quality.
This stock provides for the wants of
all conditions of dwellers, the assort-
ments are ample and the fairness of
prices insures satifaction to all.
Maintaining a we'll diversified stock
at minimum of expense it is not sur
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
L RORB SMITH 4 90.

is the title of q live hardware firm,
whose active head is an energetic young
man, l.. Robb Smith, who started in
the business five years ago when the
concern was Jones, Byrd 4 Co., and
two years ago purchased the interest of
the two first named Associated with
him is j ID. Hssson, travelling repre-
sentative of large wholesale hardware
house at Knoxville. A remarkably we'll
selected stock is carried of shelf and
general hardware, builders and con-
tractors supplies, mechanics and ag-
ricultural tools and implements, paints,
oils, window glass and building special
ties, Mastic mixed paints and dry col
ors, cordage, salt, lime, cement, pumps
of all kinds, we'll casing, etc
This is exclusive headquarters for
Oliver chilled and Chattanooga pIows,
harrows, corn planters and agricultural
implements generally. Any special
needs are readily met for farm wagons,
heavy machinery, etc. Two or three
floors and warehouse are utilized.
This stock is such as to fill all re-
quirements, and products are handled
on very close fractional profits, as Mr..
Smith is determined to secure full
share of trade and gladly meets compe-
tition from any source. This is most
important supply depot here, the trade
is increasing each year. Stock and
prices preclude any need to look else
where.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02

most favorable times, his expenses are
light and his motto is TO dispose of
wares at close figures and thereby list
permanent customers. Making lead
ing speciality Of family supplies enables
him to give careful attention to stan
dard selection throughout, and superi.
or quality and honest weights here
combine. Customers are numbered
from all over this adjoining tributary
territory.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
(By Benedict Burr. }

(In last weeks issue of The Comet
was set forth a report which should
have included this manifest of Lime
stone, the descriptive account of the
region, including its out
lying district, aud thus this portion is
reproduced and subjoined to this later
production.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02

prising that exceptional inducements
are held out to customers, and per con-
sequence, his business is steadily grow
ing. A wise policy of fostering home
trade by giving the greatest values pos
sible is a consistent principle certain to
enlist tributary buying, and this course
has been fixed one with B. E. Brab.
son.
Per consequence, he is receiving a
full award of public recognition, and
can we'll be rated as a local trade leader.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02

My descriptive report of last week
(reproduced below included equally
well, as to topography and stock con-
ditions, the entire tributary district Of
Limestone, as we'll as that of all
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
WASHINGTON COUNTY.

A grand land of fruition is this
Washington county district, its green
clad hills, its valleys, its rivers and
creeks, forests and grain fields, ablaze
with the golden light OF these mid-sum-
mer suns. Nowhere else is this season
SO delightfully."- tempered by healthful
mountain breezes as this district of
East Tennessee. Compared with any
other portion of the United States, at all
seasons, this climate is veritable ben
ediction. 1t must indeed be dull and
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
TO TICKLE THE GROUND

with hoe and it laughs back harvest.
Travel hereabouts in any direction and
in any manner, by rail, on foot, on
horseback, it makes no difference, and
perchance, if the observer be a world
wide traveller, so much the better, his
paeans Of praise will be the stronger,
through intimate acquaintance and
comparison with other famed spots of
this universe.
A marvellous panorama of natural
scenic charm, whose beauty has not yet
in the main been marred by civiliza-
tion's touch, inspiring vistss to the eye
and senses, impossible for even such an
artist as Turner, to adequately trans
Continued on Second Page
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1906-08-02
PRosAIC OBSERVER

who fails to be inspired by the charm
ing, ever-changing vistas which here
confront the eye or omits to see that in
the wealth of these gardens and grain
fields that here goes hand-in-hand, a
union of the practical and the ideal.
Here exists every favoring circum-
stance necessary for perfect human
happiness, everything here and nothing
wanting.
The amazing fecundity and versati-
ity of these soils as a crop producer,
yielding everything known to the tenn
perate zones and much grown in semi
tropical districts, the mild, equable eli
mate, high altitude and healthful air,
the superb Typographical charms, these
pretty valleys, dales, intervals and pla-
teaus, these winding, rapid running
streams and clear mountain springs,
these mountains and foothills, noble
forestry, these illimitable grasses, seas
Of corn fields and golden wheat fields,
scented gardens, wild flowers, woods
and berry patches, all nature smiles
aloud here, and one has but
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1906-05-10
COON, LassIe, be Good to Me.

COON. Lassie, be good to me. Winns
we, dear?
Ye've taen a. my HART, ye shall haze a.
my gear;
| wadna be gangfn' ABBOTT all alamo
If the warld were a siller, an you not
my ain.
The birds are a matin', the flowers wed
the grass,
An you are my springtime, my ain pom
Like kiss O the sun to the l~ife-springin'
sod,
Put your lips to my ain; were l you =
wad.
My HART is a thumpin' like sticks on q
Just rantin' wi hunger; COON, gle it G
crumb;
My eyes are a thirstin' like night for the
dew,
Let them drink, my ain darlin'. In one
look frae you.
Coon, ill up the crook O. my long walt
in arm,
I'll huddle ye close an I'll shiep We fras
HARM,
Put your han in my ain; let me spier
in your ear.
COON, Lassie. be good to me. Wilma ye.
dear?
Capt. Charles McIlvaine in McClure's
Magazine.