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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
WILL QUIT SIOUX FALLS.
Kaufman Will Sell His Property and
Locate Elsewhere.

Locate Elsewhere.
Milwaukee, July 17.-Mose Kauf-
mann, husband of Mrs. Kaufman OF
Sioux Falls. S. D., who is to be tried
in November on the charge of causing
the death of Hungarian servant girl
employed in the home of the wealthy
Sioux Falls brewer. is at summer re-
sort in Wisconsin at present. Mr.
Kaufman came here two days ago.
Charles l.. Kiewert, distiller, said
yesterday:
Mr.. Kaufman is negotiating for
the sale of his interests in Sioux Falls
and intends to leave Just rs soon as
the trial is disposed of. 1t is probable
that he and his wife will travel for a
time and then settle down in some
other city.
Mr.. Kaufman cntertains not the
slightest doubt that his wife is abso.
lutely innocent"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
Liqht Fine lmpo.ed.

Fargo, N. D., July 18.-WiIlfam
Partridge, AL Smith and Fred Kinney
pleaded guilty before Judge Amfdon
OF making lead slugs in imitation OF
real money to play the slot machines.
They were arrested at Darlington
some months ago and had been in jail
ever since at jamestown. In view OF
their long confinement Judge Amidon
imposed fine Of 81.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
wATcHMAN SHOT DEAD.

Cameron COFFIN Killed by Negro at
Jennings, Iowa.
Marshalltown. Iowa, July 17.-Word
has been received here Of the murder
by negro at Jennings, Iowa, of Cam
sron Conin, recently a resident Of this
county. He was the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. =. ]. CONN and was night watch.
man It Jennings. and was shot to
death while arresting the negro.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20

la Me and FOR record IA my Office. I'M
ST. Furt this list is plbiished
provided W Section q of Chapter s. 81
the Session laws for 1905 Tor NORTH
Dakota, IN
Date1 at Pembina, North iDaknta,
shfs 3rd day OF July, Az ID. 1906. sss5
SWAIN THORWALDSON, II
(Seal). County Auditor.
d BY VIM. w. Felson, Deputy. Is.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
LEATHER is AouLTERArEo.
6ritons Make Charge Against Amer
can 0rnducf

Britons Make Charge Against Ameri.
can product.
Bristol, Eng, July 15.-The alleged
adulteration of American leather was
the principal topic of discussion at yes
terday's closing session of the yearly
conference of the Royal Sanitary insti-
tute. Speakers averred that Great
Britain imported from America in
1905 leather so impregnated with Ep-
som salts and glucose that the coun.
try paid 100000 for what cost s45,-
600. The public health, it was added,
suffered, owing to the resulting flimsy
shoes.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
pro,v0,,s Dsfcss Flaneee,s Eve,

pretans Dsfose Flanese's Eyes.
Del Moines, Iowa, July 17.-In full
NJ III III Aancee. Miss Nina Boni
NE. sh0gss hs WAs to have married In
Tire eks, Ralph Thertow was
6BNwnAd here yesterday afternoon
swhf ftempting ito swim tke Des
Iiysr. ss.i
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
Canned Corn Pot.ona Flo.

Willow City, N. d., July 1s.-Mr.
and Mrs. J. 2. Stewart, Mrs. Comstock,
and baby and Mrs. Frank Collins were
made violently Ill as result of9 eating
canned corn which is believed to have;
been spoiled. Doctors. after worktng.
Tor several hours announced that ali
were ont Of danger. Dc
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
$4,000 LOST TO COUNTY.
Des Moines Treasurers Are Accused Of
CareIessness.

Des Mcines, July 1.-THE special
accountants appointed to examine the
accounts of Polk county reported to
the board of county commissioners
last night that the county had lost
$4,000 during the past six years
through carelessness in the manage
ment of the county treasurer's Office.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
Ere Z; Loss 1900. 600. J.

Chicago, July III The local facto.
ries Of the CarlisiD ecmeyer Box com.
pany and the Heath g Milligan Paint
company were destroyed by fire last
night. The loss is estimated at 5000.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20

Torpedo Boat Demolished. Nj
Helsingfors;s Finland. July Is. Dur
ing the nlaneuvers In the Baltic sea 4,
Russian torpedo boat struck q mine on
sBj0rk last night. III The boat was de-
molished but the crew was saved. AZ j
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
4 I've ysjrels Kill, i / An.

Superior Wis. lilly il, q u g .D1. KEEL
~. proprietor of 4 livery barn, was In
stantiy killed hist night ~ coming into
contact With q live electric wire iny
Tie Wsshrooim 81 hiS barn. a's
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-07-20
Z 4 s,, I I, 4 q jp;leo,a1 MA

,1pert0y Z. u Iul VIII mr.
nede MI i. y Z
adfosnsd b apsixink XII 6usff
a i ~ !. 3 hing in HUI q laI
Il = ~ IN iles outh os INV: 4.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

years prior It had its mysteries. its
lore and its romance Cor the savage.
The Mormons worked the property
some during the early Sos TO treat
It's then product these people built the
first lead smeltsr west Of the Mis-
sissippl The only market then being
Salt Lake.
Thereafter for number OF decades
the mine laid idle. Lack Of transpor-
tation and ready markets initiated
against it's operation. a--
Some eleven months ago the Ma
honey Bros secured operating contract
and ever since 1t has been regular
shipper of high grade lead and zinc
ores
The Potosi Is great property. II
there is such thing as making safe
estimate on an exposed ore body. 1t
Is not OVERRIDING the estimate to say
that the mine has 100000 tons OF
marketable ore between the present
point OF working and the exposed end
line some $500 feet distant. The ore
Is a blanket vein and is located be-
tween q dolimite lime and lime shale
formation and in an uplift that ex-
poses the ore line with clearness. Be-
sides this there are many millions Of
tons of ore OF lower grade that ul-
timateiy will be susceptible OF local
treatment. Its features are such as
to 5ustify the prediction. millions in
IL" for the new corners. The price
paid for the property is 100000.
One close to the new management
has stated that a new incorporation is
being perfected and that hence opera
tiQps will be conducted under the title
of the Potosi Zinc & Lead company;
the same party gives the information
that no stock win be issue for sale;
that the property is purchased and
will be operated for legitimate returns
upon the capital invested.
The new management is amply sup
piled with the capital to properly equip
and develop this, one OF the greatest
mining properties OF Nevada. and 1t
lis their purpose to Immediately In
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
FROM CRESCENT DISTRICT.

The Greening Cattle company has
granted the Searchlight and Upton
Railroad company the use of 1900 gal
Ions of water daily for use on that
line from the Cfossman springs. a
never failing pure water supply of
that section.
The manager of the Tiger Mining
company has arranged with the
Greening interests for the privilege
of using the water with which to treat
the ores essential for a 1,0O0-ton per
day custom mill. The Tiger com
pany has great big body OF ore that
averages in value of s4.2O per ton. Be
fore the 1000 ton mill is erected a
testing mill will be operated on a
smaller scale.
DIR. Renshaw and John S. Wisner.
prominent Las Vegas residents. are
the fortunate owners of one of the
best mining features in this section.
At depth of forty feet they have
four feet of ore that gives an average
value Of $48 per ton.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
The MEMoRIAM.

Whereas, On the Both day of Decem-
ber. 1905. our Heavenly Father saw fit
to remove from this earth one of the
members of Las Vegas aerie, No. 1918.
F. o. E.. Edward McDonnough; and
Whereas. While we realize the
works of God are inscrutabIe and Il is
the destiny of all to die, yet the
death OF brother in the prime of
life iDto be sincerely regretted, there
fore. be 1t
Resolved. That the coincidence Of
the members of Las Vegas aerie. No.
1918 be extended to the bereft moth
er and family OF deceased In their
hour of bereavement.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes OF this aerie.
and copy be sent to the mother OF
the deceased brother.
Resolver. further. That as a mark
of respect 70 his memory our charter
be draped In mourning for period OF
thirty days. Signed by
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
FL. Fallas. w. Pres, l.. w. Botkin.
w. Sec.: Dan ". holland. Frank Man
uel. Lee NJ. Boyce. Committee.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.
With lHupressivc Ceremony the New
Offieers Of Las Vegas Aerle Are
Obligated and ,Adnnonlshed.

The Eagles at their last regular
meeting Installed the recently elected
officers of this favored fraternity for
the ensuing term.
The ceremony was Impressive and
conducted upon a scale and magnifi-
cence as provided by the general pre-
cepts regulating these ceremonies.
The instructions and the measurds
Of guidance are so Solomon like as 10
occasion all those who have the plfas-
ure and privilege of the charmed cir
Gle TO gain such wisdom; such beauty
OF conception and such nobility of In
tent and action as to make them bet
ter and grander individuals and splen-
did factors in the every day social
sphere.
The installing officer was J. H..
Brown, representing the great ma
tional tribune of this great organiza-
tion. He was master of his position.
He is forceful and was melodiously
eloquent in the rendition OF that
duty that so splendidly exemplified
the great work of the Yea. Yea! spirit
Of the world.
Those who received the respective
insignias of position and the admon-
tory illustrations OF the presiding
genius. were Dan v. Noianu. as past
president; W. Pres, Fred l.. Fai-
las: vice president, J. d. Kramer;
chaplain, absent, Henry Fernbach;
w sec. l. w Botkin; W. treasurer,
Ed Won Tobel. w. condpctor. Jack
Pinault: l. c.. Lee NJ. Boyce; p. G.,
H. p. Crane; trustees, A. j. Frye. B.
H. Fitzwiliams, w. E. Hawkins;
physician, Roy W. Martin.
The list of officers represent .~the
best that associates with the spirit
and progress of this community.
Every one of them is Of that mould
who in point of intelligence. integrity
and predominence in the march of
progress typifys the strenuous life OF
Vegas.
The Aerie is in good condition.
about everybody in Las Vegas is asso-
ciated with it.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
PROMINENT NEsRAskA VISITOR.
ls = Typical Pioneer and is Distlnc-
lively One Of the Leading Citizens
Of Mississippi Valley.

Colonel s. H. Orchard. uncle Of
Mrs N. A. Kuhn. is visiting Las We
gas. Fifty years ago this eminent
Nebraskan braved pioneer style the
plains and located In Omaha In 1860
he was at Denver. The colonel states
in those early days Omaha and Den
yer had not near the progress that
Las Vegas has today. Omaha and
|Dehver are examples for those who
think that Las Vegas is slow. It's
Denver and Omaha excellence is not
50 remote from today as the then is
remote from the Omaha and Denver
triumph of today.
During the civil war Colonel Or
chard was provost marshal He is a
typical pioneer OF pioneering days Is
a man of vast experience and wealth.
and has the distinction of being the
leading citizen of Omaha, Nebraska
He is a pleasant gentleman and is OF
that force and character that ever do
notes the successful man. Politics
and merchandising are his recreation.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

crease the force Of miners and make
things move as they never moved be.
fore on Mount Allott
The Potosi district win. with the
new blood. become one OF the great
mining BETS Of the southwest The
entire mountain or section Is honey
'combed with leads and mineralized
veins, all showing values of such pro-
portions as to bring the prospector and
mining man to its portals. With de.
yelopment and the opening up of these
contrlbutory sources OF wealth Las
Vegas will become its market place
and as consequence receive that life
blood that means much for the aver
age citizen.
w. E. Smith of Salt Lake is inter
ested wyith Messrs. CONN and Nc
Donnell and will have charge as gen.
eral manager Of the property. Mr..
Smith Is an able and experienced min
er; Al Morgan. one of our old timers
and a miner OF many years exper-
fence will be the foreman
1t was the pleasure of the writer to
meet Mr. Mcdonnell. one of the new
owners. He is unquestionably keen,
shrewd business man, thoroughly con
versant with our mining possibilities
and the fact that he with the amount
Of capital he represents has become
interested in the development of our
latent resources, is a matter of con-
graduation and augurs well for
our future Such as he deserves
at all time the hearty cooperation and
best endeavors of our people.
Messrs Coffin and Mcdonnell have a
great property in the Potosi mine.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
millionaire and Mining Merchants
from Duluth. Minnesota, Have Pur-
chased This WONDERFUL Property
and VIII Operate u on Bls Scale.
since Monday They Have Been In
Possession and Transformation 10
Already Apparent for Il 10 to be
Mining From the Word co.
The Line Of Development conten'-
plated viii Make This Historic Mine
the Great Mine Of Nevada--The
Property is Worth Millions

Allen Mcdonnell and H. w. Cofin.
two well known millionaire lumber
and mining merchants of Duluth. Min
nesota. have purchased the Potosi
mine
The change In management and
ownership was accomplished Monday,
the Mahoney Bros. stepped out and the
representatives Of the wealthy Duluth
combination in.
This great property is located on
Mount Allott OF the Charleston range
some thirty miles west of Las Vegas.
The mount. with its'jagged peaks and
rugged SUBMITS. has been sentinel
for these many years to both savage
and civilized. In all THIS time with
legendry and fact 1t has beckoned
and reminded man that rthe earth is
full OF thy riches" and rich. this
mount with mineral wealth. is.
II was the Indian who first called
the Mormons' attention to the great
lead and zinc deposits. For many
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

Charles Straub, prominent and
well known Denverite. stopped at Las
Vegas during the early part OF the
week en- route to Crescent He is
prominently identified with the Ajax
Mining company OF Crescent. This
corporation is operating the Wathena
claim. They are shipping ore to the
Salt Lake smelters that gives returns
of s4s per ton. At dersh Of 40 feet
they have an ore chute opened up for
100 feet in length and two feet in
width and is the shipping product
as mentioned. The company IL, ship
ping machinery and material TO oper-
ate property on larger scale.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

Members who served in the Phil
ippines in the Eighth army corps and
in the Spanish-American war are
writing to Colonel w. j. Fife, asking
him to organize volunteer regiment,
for service in the orient. in case the
National government call for voiun-
teers. Colonel Fife has heard from his
comrades in Hawaii. Oregon, Wash
ington, California. Nevada and Idaho.
The forty thousand volunteers who
did service in the Philippines admire.
respect and would gladly follow him
again--on the march and in the field.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

What jolly set they are. We
mean T. e. Blake, the diminutive: b.
r. Boggs. he of the finely shaped
countenance; Dale Mallonee. with the
ministerial aspect. and F. P. Philips.
with the ancient look and the game
appearance of youngster. To com
prehend the spirit of these mediums,
one need but get in amongst them as
they in goodfeiiowship style demon
strate to tenderfoot the rasps that
they take pleasure In administering.
We were amongst them. En-! Golly!
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

How true II is that the countenance
very much depicts the man just as
the cadence Of his first words tell
from whence he may be. Some coun-
tenances tell plainly here is rogue
although he may act the contrary.
The underhanded man, according to
Lombroso. is a seeing reflection and
true caricature of his mental Opaque
ness and nine times out of ten is
one Of those parasites who considers
every conceivable object his prey for
graft. But even a time will come
when such will be found out
and then the true nature of the usual
ly servile character viii receive the
just due Avaunt. 81.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
RICH FIND.

Fabulous Gold ore Found Three MIIes
From ploehe.
From the Caiiente Express:
]. r. Clark, resident OF Phoebe,
came over from that mining district
and reports fabulous discovery Of
gold. The mine is located three miles
from Pioche. and has been owned
since the 70s. While opening up the
foot streak was discovered
formerly declared worthless. but gold
bristled all over 1t and It viii safely
average $1,000 to the ton.
All Of the ground has been located.
but this discovery win add more per-
manence to that district.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
ANOTHER MINING DEAL.
Prominent calIente Mining Man
Takes the Lead.

From the Caliente Express:
L. f. Peer. who has been conduct
ing an examination of the Louisiana
Purchase Mining company's property
situated about three miles east of
Caliente. completed arrangements
Monday for taking over the entire
stock of the company.
After making thorough examina-
ton and sampling of the ore bodies.
Mr.. Peer became convinced that an
other producer could be added to Ne
vada's long list and win give his per-
sonal supervision to the development
of the property. which is considered
one of the best In the district.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
IT'S BEEN COLD.
Ten inches Of solid Ice Four Miles
North Of Town.

From the Caliente Express;
The weather has been unusually
cold for this part of the country dur
ing the past week. in fact 1t has been
SO cold that men have been cutting
ice ten inches in thickness four miles
above Caliente. This Is something
new and an experience that one does
not encounter very often in this neck
of the woods.
There Is fuel in abundance to be
had out in the hills for the getting OF
it and there is no suffering from that
source.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

Nicholson, C. Chamberlain and DR..
Mcdonald. at four tables.
The contests were for prizes. First
prize was won by Mrs. Klmball. with
a score Of 80 points: second prize was
devoted to C. Chamberlain. with q
credit Of ss points, and the BOBBY
prize. only rs points. was the~happy
lot Of our orasor friend. J. r. ',now
r Allen Mason was score keeper.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
IS IN NEW QUARTERS.
Las Vegas has a Finely Equipped
Modernized Postal Exchange.

Postmaster Bracken has moved into
the new quarters in the new bank
building, corner of Fremont and First
street.
The office is equipped throughout
with post ONCE furniture and boxes,
such as will do credit to a metropoli-
tan point like Las Vegas is.
It Is such an Improvement upon the
old quarters and so commendable that
Postmaster Bracken is deserving OF
congrapilation. 1t is an admirable
illustration of up-to-date presentation.
All Vegas are proud of their new mail
exchange,
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
IS BACK FROM BULrFHoo.

10 More Thap Enthusiastic 1t What
He saNsfh the Great Gold Camp.
Major George q. Gibson has 70
turned from his trip to Builfrog: The
major 10 enthusiastic and brim fun Of
good tldings from that promising
greatest gold camp on earth. He
brought with him samples and speci-
mems OF ore that justifies his exhiiir'
ating confidence
He prophesiss great things when
the new road win tap the portals Of
this wonderful camp He tells Of
great bodies Of ore awaiting treat
ment and transportation. Good.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

Arthur Frye does not wink the
other eye. but looks square at you. 1t
is the style of look that gives conf
dence and confidence Is essential In
good public oficial. Nothing less
than sheriff. treasurer or assessor win
do.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13
sEsT Music FURNISHED.

For music lessons call on Mrs. Dill
lon, corner Carson and Second street.
Music furnished for dances and en-
tertainments. Five years in France
and Germany,
MRS. DILLON,
Corner Carson and Second Street,
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas times. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1906, 1906-01-13

The Eagles at their last regular
meeting Installed the recently elected
officers of this favored fraternity for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-02-14

Mr. Burton of Ohio. chairman OF the
House Committee on Rivers and IIar-
bors, the other day had occasion TO tell
q member Of Congress that even if a
river and harbor bill were reported TO
the House II would contain no apDro-
prietion for that Congressman dis
triet. The Congressman remarked that
MIR Burton was almost brutality frank
q bout the matter.
II am like Levi laughed Mr.. Bur
ton. Levi borrowed q lot Of money
from Jones. and the following day
Lewis store burned TO the ground. Levi
immediately went into bankruptcy and
published - list OF his preferred cred-
itors. in which number Jones name did
no1 appear
Jones went TO Levi and said he
Thought he had been badly treated be
ca use Levi had not put aim among
the preferred creditors after he had
loaned Levi q large sum or money
'JoneE. m your true friend, said
Levi The preferred creditors won t
know for year or two whether they
will get their money You know nov
; GU won't get Yours. SeeP
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-02-14
RECOGNIZE NDATIONS TO
STOP INSURANCE FRAUDS
Superintendent Drake Submits Report
Showing Result of National Con-
ference of Commissioners.

That some progress toward agreeing
upon the draft of a uniform insurance
Law resulted from the conference of the
National Association of Insurance Com
mfssloners. which convened at Chicago
on February l. for a session OF two days
Is shown by the report of Thomas Il
Drake, District Superintendent Of In
surance submitted to the District Com
missioners today.
Mr. Drake states that although the
convention was not able to secure a re
port of the Armstrong committee in
Vestigating the legged insurance fra uds
In New York, from which IL was plan
ned to formulate q uniform insurance
law. the convention adopted several i'm
portant recommendations. which he
thinks viii be productive Of much good
when q bill is presented TO Congress.
These recommends ions, twelve In
number. are as follows:
Deferred dividends &c be prohibited
representative form OF government IN
mutual companies 10 be adopted: pub
lieity of management through annual
statements. limitation of age in child
insurance; inVestmen s to be restrict
and restrictions on cost OF new bust
ness; Limitations of amount of business
and assets; method Of determining
loan to be uniform. non-fOFfeiture
provisions to be uniform: practically
~ Of investments In individual States
of a percentage OF the reserve on the
business therein reports in annual
or professionally credited under differ
emf forms of policies at the several
ages of entry and several wears In
force, and standard forms of policies.