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The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
WINS WALKING CONTEST

Charlie Meyers, the genial and pop
ular clerk at the Golconda Hot
Springs hotel, won $50 wager Satur-
day in a unique walking contest.
Charlie is not built along the lines of
the modern Sampson, but he is there
with the long hike, as he amply
demonstrated. DR.. Gallagher, the gov
eminent sheep inspector, incidentally
in conversation with Mr. Meyers,
estimated the distance between Col
conda and the top of the lone
mountain just south of the Golconda
hotel The latter disagreed in regard
to the distance, vouching the informa-
tion that he could walk the distance
in an hour and a half. "To the top
of the monntain?' said the doctor
'' Yes, to the top" replied Myers
"I've got fifty says you can IT, So
the bet was made. Mr.. Myers stepped
to his room, ungirded from his shape,y
limbs his superfuous garments and, ac-
companied by two men on horseback,
set out for the south with his eye on
the top of the distant mountain The
start was made at exactly 4 O'Clock,
and at A minutes past Mr. Myers
waved white flag from the mountain
top, whiehproclaimed him the winner
of the $50 walking contest
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
RETURNS FROM A WEDDING
TRIP TO THE COAST

"Viva Expano Caraco!" shouted
the friends of Frank Laca, to him
yesterday when he returned from the
coast, with his bride. Mr.. and Mrs
Laca arrived yesterday from San Pc
dro, where they were recently mar
ried. Mrs. Laca is McDermitt
young lady and when she and Mr.
Laca came in from McD,rmitt to be
married short time ago they de-
eided to steal a little march on the
Winnemucca friends of Mr.. Laca, VINO
were waiting here to serenade him on
his wedding eve. Instead of being
married in Winnemucca, they had fhe
ceremony performed in San Pedro,
and the news of the marriage was not
known until Mr.. Laca and his charm.
ing bride returned yesterday. He was
given hearty reception yesterday,
however, and the Winnemucca friends
more than made up for the lost time
Mr.. and Mrs. Laca departed for their
future home at McDermitt this morn.
ing, where Mr.. Laca has extensive
sheep interests.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
GOLDTIELD BUILDING MAY
BE HALTED BY PLUMBERS

GOLDFlELD, August 13. - Mas
plumbers and representatives of the
buildings now being erected in told
field have taken determined stand
against the demands of the journey,
men plumbers for an increase in
wages from So to so day. A raise
from 81 to So day was recently
granted and the master plumbers
have notified the building trades coun-
ell that if the matter is not satlsfac-
torily adjusted by Monday morning
the builders and owners have agreed
to close down all construction work
now under way in Goldfeld.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
FIRST CLASS TEACHER
OF PIANO AND VOICE

In the professional columns of the
Silver Stat, News today appears the
card Of Mrs. Lund, teacher of piano
forte and voice culture Mrs. Lund
comes to Winnemucca with a reputa-
tion that is coast-wide for ability.
She is a graduate of the Detroit Con-
servatory of Music, and was formerly
teacher of piano and voice in the
Holyoke Conservatory of Music at
Seattle. She will remain in Winnie
mucca for some time and is now resid-
ing on Bridge street, next door to the
residence of DR.. Mangan. 1t is her
intention to start class of music in
Winnemucca.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
SHOOTS A
COUNTRYMAN IN
The BACK
Murderer Arrested and Taken to To-
opah-Nearly Lynched by
Laborers

From the Goldfeld Chronicle.
RHYOLITE, New, Aug. 17.-Walk-
ing deliberately up to fellow track
hand on the Clark road about one mile
from Bonnie Claire at 1880 o 'clock
Thursday, Pedro Antonio, Mexican.
lifted a revolver, and putting it at the
back OF his unsuspecting victim, shot
him through and through. The name
of the murdered man is not known to
the authorities.
The mortally wounded man threw
up his hands and. fell to the ground,
dying almost Immediately. AS soon
as he saw that his shot had taken eff
feet, Antonio started to run. but
Sheriff Ownes of Nye county had lust
come upon the scene with his automo-
bile. The shernf had seen the shoot
ing but was too late to prevent it. AS
Antonio turned to run, the sheriff
commanded him to throw up his
hands. The Mexican at first showed
signs of fight, but as soon as he saw
that the sheriff had him covered he
surrendered. To get him away from
the excited Mexicans who were
thronging about like angry wasps.
Sheriff Owens took Antonio in his
automobile and hurried him to Tono,
pah, where he was lodged in Jail at
IL O'Clock at night Aside from giving
his name, Antonio had nothing to
say. 1t is thought that the murder
had its cause in some old personal diff
hculty between the two men.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
IN
PARADISE
BYRNES RANCH IN
NORTHERN VALLEY VISITED
BY A BURGLAR
Robber Takes Advantage of Absence
of Men Folks in the Fields and
Loots the Ranch House

Special Phone to Silver State News.
PARADISE VALLEY, Aug. 49,
An exceeding bold robbery was per-
petrated here today on the Byrnos
ranch by burglar, who, taking ad-
vantage of the absence of the men
folks in the fields, came to the ranch,
and at the point OF gun forced the
women at home, Mrs Byrnes and her
two daughters Alice and Lille, to va
cate the premises, while he ransacked
the house, carrying off money and 9TH
er valuable articles.
The badly frightened women fed
to the fields, where they called to the
men. A man was sent to Paradise
for the constable, while a strict watch
was kept on the ranch to see that the
burglar did not escape.
The constable and possee of half
dozen men departed from here at noon
to apprehend the burglar, and it is
probable he will be overtaKen.
Up to this time nothing has been
learned as to what amount of jewelry
or other valuable material was stolen
The only news here of the matter was
that brought in by the courier for the
constable. The women were SO badly
frightened that they did not notice
what the man wore, or his general oe-
scription.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
WEISS ALLAN ARRESTrD

Julian Liotard had Weiss Allan ar
rested Sunday nigh tfor assault and
battery. Arthur Allan, the 13-year-
old brother of the man who was ar
rested, had been visiting at Mr.. Lii
otard's ranch. According to the
story told by the latter the boy sud-
denly left the ranch, which is about
20 miles from Golconda, and started
for town. Mr.. Liotard was working
in the field at the time and did not
know he had left until he returned
from work in the evening. When he
found out the boy had started for
town he got on his horse and looked
for him,b could not find him. He
roturned home and the next morning
started out to look for him again.
coming to town, where he found the
boy had arrived safely early that
morning.
When Mr.. Liotard called at the Al
Ian home he claims he was attacked
by the Allan brother for not having
brought the boy in. When he tried
to explain the matter Weiss Allan
struck him in the face, koncking him
down. The man who is arrested tells
different story, in which he claims
that Arthur was mistreated at the
Liotard ranch.
The case is up today before Judge
Langwith.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
Il MILLION DOLLAR
MERGER FOR
TUSCARORA

From the Reno Gazette.
AL Myers, the well known million
alre mining man, left this morning
for Tuscarora, where he is heavily in
terested in gold mines Myers is most
enthusiastic over the camp and de-
clares that it viii be the next great
camp of the state
Why said he before leaving,
" there's been $42,0O0,00O taken out
of that camp already to the 500-Aoot
level, and they MISS d the real mines.
They didn t discover the ore which is
going to make the camp They
stopped right on the edge of it. There
is a big gold dyke there, and the fur
ther down you go the better the ore
gets.
"Out of one pit $1,s00,O0o was
taken. That was just a fve-loot
shaft
"There are SIS locations of lode and
placer. Most of the mining property
has been bought up by II. J. May
hem, who effected a merger Tor $12,-
100000. There are 1000 acres in that
property, and it will be a second
Homestake. The corporation is known
as the Tuscarora 4,evada Mines com
pany.
Among the best mines in the mer.
ger are the Navajo, the Grand Prize,
the Commonwealth, the Queen, the In,
dependent, the North Belle Isle, the
Belle Isle and the De Freese.
There are S5 of themaltogether.
The country looks very much like
Butte. There the beautiful valley
surrounded by the abrupt, rugged
1t is beautiful country.
BY the time the 300-foot level was
reached the camp had paid $50,
900 in thirteen dividends
Parish, the well known mining ex
pert, passed on the property, and I
have had my own expert, Mr.. Turner.
lookin COVER the ground with the re-
SUIT that his report has led me to in
vest verv heavily in Tuscarora.
There can be no mistake regarding
the coming greatness of this camn
according to my ideas.''
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
TRAGICACT
OF SUICIDE

Saturday afternoon John Bernard, a
young man 22 years old and a native
of France, committed suicide at the
Winnemucca hotel by shooting him
self in the right temple with a 32-
ealiber revolver. The young man
was a brotherinlaw of Adrian Ber-
nard, sh, epman of Golconda, and he
had several relatives living in France.
The cause of the shooting was
probably dependency, although the
dead man left no note or other infor-
nation telling of the causes which leu
up to his comm tting suicide The
general belief is that melancholy
weighed on the unfortunate man 8
mind until it became overbalanced
He had been sick for the past several
months with spotted fever, and al
though convalesceYt of the disease
he was very melancholy over his sick
ness. Financial losses is also attrib-
uted as part of the troubles on his
mind. Last winter, it is asserted,
he spent almost $4,000 on pleasure
trip in California.
The shot that ended his life was
fired about 2:20. 1t was heard by E.
f. McNally, working in the Western
Pacific offices, which are next to the
room occupied by Bernard. The hotel
was informed and an in
vestigation was made.
Bernard was found lying on his
bed, with a gaping bullet wound in
his temple. He was yet conscious and
called for the doctor. He then asked
for the gun, which had slipped from
his handwhen the shot was fred, stat
ing that he wanted to finish the Job.
The gun was taken from him and re-
moved to another room.
Shortly afterwards DIR. Giroux call
ed and dressed the wound, but an.
nounced that the end the unfortunate
man had sought would probably be
attained, for medical aid could not
save him.
Bernard lapsed into unconscious
ness shortly aftcrward from which he
never recovered. He died about Z
o clock in the evening
His funeral was held today from the
Catholic church. A number of Col
conda people, former friends of the
deceased, attended the service. Among
them were: Henry Roster, John Etch-
art and wife, Ben Etchart, John Bru-
EFT and wife, Joe Blanc, Pete Cas-
taigne and Sylvan Siard
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
MORE RICH COPPER ORE
FROM SONOMA CANYON

J. c. Fuller, the local manager for
the Nevada Northern Copper Mining
& Milling company, came into the Sill
vtr State News office with some rich
samples of Copper Queen ore that
have just been taken from the tunnel
on the Copper Queen claim. The ore
is very rich, showing copper in abund-
ance.
Mr.. Fuller has just taken up some
claims in the East range in Dago can
yon from which he has gotten some
good silver assays running from 500
to $40 ton.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
WlNNEMUCCA Mine
LOOKS BETTER

The article published in the Silver
State News recently concerning the
report of favorable indications on
the Winnemucca Mohawk, seems in a
fair way of being verified. Williams
and Simpson, the discoveries of the
claims ARE in town today getting as
says on samples that were taken from
the body at depth of 25 feet, tun-
mel having opened the ledge at this
point.
They state that the tunnel disclosed
distinct ledge matter on the Mohawk,
a foot wall Of slate, and hanging
wall of lime, and they also say that
the ledge matter at this point pans
better thanit did on the surface.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
RETURN FROM CALIFORNIA

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Jordan return
ed last week from vacation trip to
California. They were accompanied
on the return. trip by Miss Teresa
Baccilien of Mill Valley, who will
spend the summer here. Having lived
in the land of sunshine and flowers all
her life, Miss Baccilien has never yet
seen snowstorm, and both Mr.. and
Mrs. Jordan are desirous of having
her remain here until a real Nevada
snowfall arrives During the return
trip Mr.. Jordan had an attack of ton.
silitis, but is now recovered.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
WEATHER REPORT

Following is the report of the local
office of the United States weather bu-
reau of the department of agriculture
for Winnemucca for the "a hours end
ing at a. m. August 10, 1907:
Maximum temperature, SO.
Minimum temperature, as.
Mean temperature, Ga.
Normal temperature, 20.
Prevailing direction of the wind,
northeast.
Forecast for Winnemucca and vi
cinity for the "a hours ending at S
p. m. Aug. 20, issued from San Fran
cisco: Fair; warmer tonight; fair
Tuesday.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
GENERAL News OF
COLCONDA
SAVAGE LABADIE NUPTIALS
IN RENO ON AUGUST GOTH
Julian Liotard Has Weiss Allan Ar
rested for Assault and Battery
Personal Notes of Eastern
Town

(By Our Regular Correspondent
Much interest is taken in Golconda
over the announcement of the coming
wedding of w. G. Savage and Miss
Julia Labadie in Reno, on the Goth of
the month. The prospective groom
was for many years the manager for
the Golconda Cattle company, and the
bride is the charming and accomplish
ed daughter of f. l.. Labadie, the
well known mining operator and pro-
moter.
Mr. and Mrs. Savage will make
their home in Winnemucca, where a
handsome residence has already been
constructed.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
DEATH VALLEYS
LIST OF VICTIMS
GROWS i
Young Man Last Seen Wandering il
Dilirium Beyond Furnace Creek

John Carson, a young prospector,
last week perished from thirst among
the sand dunes of Death Valley. He
left Greenwater in July for the scene
of reported strike in the Panamints.
About 20 miles beyond Furnace creek
he was seen by party which vase en-
route to the same point, wandering
aimlessly over the burning sands. An
attempt to capture him proved futile
and he was left to his fate.-beatty
Miner.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
GAMBLERS TOMBSTONE

A beautiful sample of card house
is on display at the California saloon.
This was made by Western Pacific
grader and has been named the
Gamblers Tombstone 1t is sew
en- stories in height and is made in
the form of cross
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
PURE CRYSTAL QUARTZ

Ringle Bros. ,at the People S saloon
have on display a fine sample of pure
crystal quartz that was found on the
Osgood range, north of Golconda
The sample is rectangular in shape,
about SKA, and shows many quartz
crystals, in almost perfect shape. The
sample would make a very attractive
specimen for a mineral display, and
so attractive is it that Mr.. Ringle has
been offered $50 for it
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
BIG SHIPMENT OF SHEEP

r. Barry, superintendent of the
Bull Head ranch, is shipping 2l23
head of sheep today to Henry Levy
of San Francisco. This shipment was
to have been made somo time ago, but
was delayed because of lacak of
cars
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
OFFICIAL OF GOLCONDA
CATTLE COMPANY

E. l.. Burke, of the firm of Kent :.
Burke of Genoa, Iowa, is stopping in
Golconda. Mr.. Kent, of this nrm, is
pre- esident of the Golconda Cattle Co.
He is expected to be in Golconda this
week, but was detained in San Fran
cisco through illness.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
METHODIST CHURCH WILL
GIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT

A high-class literary and musical
entertainment ispromised the people
of Winnemucca on the 30th of August
in Silver State hall. The entertain
ment will consist of selections mainly
by local talent, but there will be
few special features, which will make
the entertainment most attractive.
The entertainment will be in the ma
ture of benefit for the Methodist
church
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS

Irrigating between the hours Of
p. m. and 6 m. is strictly forbid
den, and unless this rule is complied
with, the water will be taken out of
the mains at night.
!. !. w. l.. Aln IN,
Winnemucea Water 4 Light Co.
Supt. W. w. & l.. Co.
Aug. 1911 mo.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
OUR FALL LINE OF SAMPLES of

custom made clothing now in. Chica-
go and San Francisco houses. Very
nobby patterns and rail- styles-the
very latest. Come around and make
your selection. We will guarantee to
save you money.
F. C. ROBINS & co.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19

G.. A. Richardson has just finished
the annual work on the Viola group of
claims, which is situated just south of
the Nevada Central property. Smell
tor returns fla shipment of ore from
this property were $l4s. Mr.. Rich
ardson will leave soon to look after
some mining property in Nye county.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
family.

The local peace officer, Mr.. Free
month, was called upon in his official
capacity this afternoon. Two of the
hardy handed sons of toll, having
imbibed too freely of "just little
more,' wandered towards the esi-
dence and meat market of e. J. Lye.
They began rattlin gthe doors and
windows and using vulgar and pro-
fame language. "Bill Whiskers''
soon landed them in his hotel and they
will come up before the magistrate
for punishment.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining Uncalled for in the Winnie
mucca Postofiice for the Week
. Ending August II, 1907:

Guistppe Battistini.
George Claussen.
Ralph Il. Dolan.
VIM. Fuick.
John Hanesdi.
Ed Lane.
w. T.. Mills.
win Mccarthy.
Gus McAninich.
These letters will be sent to the
dead letter Office Aug. 81, 1907, If not
delivered before. In calling for the
above please say advertised, giving
date of advertisement
s. j. ANDERSON. r. NJ.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19

l.. C. Tuckerman. the well known
Bernice operator, was in the Gold
Run district Saturday looking over
the situation for placer mining.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19

The tank and windmill at the Gem
etery have been repaired, after being
broken and out 0. use for a long
time. Water can now be gotten at
the cemetery in abundance.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
THE PUBLIC BILKED AT
SIX BITS APIECE

Inc moving picture show by the
Abbott Amusement company FRIDAY
night was generally condemned nv
those who attended as a fake. The
pictures were very dim and danced
about so it was very difficult 10 ais,
tlngulsh many Of them. The films an.
peafed TO be worn out, and tho graph.
ophone had cracked voice. 1t was
20 cents TO SIT down "a * ss...-
slanu s up, ana the house was well till
newspapers an along the line should
take show like this up and warn th.'
public, A few shows like this w;,,
prevent good outfit from helm.
rightfully patronized.
Better moving pictures can bee sec,
every night down at Jack Biga;ns,
free of charge. se1As
$. D. CONWELL. oPH. d.
The Eve SueciaIist
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The Gold Coin.

4uc 0Olu COlu.
On the Gold Coin property the dou
HE compartment shaft, Sx4, which is
feing put down for working purposes,
and which is to strike the main ledge
of the proper y at point where it is
joined by a smaller vein, is going
down steadily, being now at a depth
of 20 feet. The main work, however,
being done on this property is in the
openin Cup of the main ledge. Having
such an inclined shaft following the
ledge at depth of rs feet, drift
along the ledge was then run for 80
feet. At the end of this drift the
company is now working on an up
raise along the ledge which is to meet
tunnel and afford better air circu-
lation in the mine.
In this upraisc the company is ex-
tracing a very rich ore that pans
WELL
Owing to a few minor breaks on tho
new mill at the Gold voin property,
it was shut down during the latter
part of the week. The work of the
Gold Coin mill is being watched with
considerable interest by the different
mine owners and small operators in
the district.
The force required to run the mill
is small and the running expenses
lght, consequently low grade of orc
can be milled successfully.
Any one of a dozen partially de-
elop d properties in the district has
fine showings of average low grade
that could now furnish ore for two
stamp mill such as the Gold Coin has
installed. These properties in the
main require development to open up
richer values below, but with the
present there is an opportunity to
produce which win pay for further de-
velopment.
General Manager A. II. Hille of the
Gold Coin states that the mill wlil
save the values, and on the verifca-
tion of this statement rests a period
of immediate production which will
make of the Gold Run district one of
the big paying camps of the state.
Ruhel and Tedder, contractors of the
Georgia. Mac Mines company, are sink
ing seadily on the 50.foot shaft ON
that property. ihis shaft, down now
about 35 feet, is a fine piece of mining
work. The shaft cuts throught the
country rock, which is of exceeding
hard character. but the result has
been that a plumb line dropped from
the top to the bottom would touch the
side all the way down On this
property there are half a dozen dis
tinct lodges, which extend in sort
of fan-like shape, meeting at a point
which is to be opened up by a tunnel
from the Ruhel and Tedder shaft
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19
THOROUGHBRED RLACK FACED
BUCKS

The Golconda Cattle company have
jut received from California car of
thoroughbrI d black faced bucks.
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NEWS ITEMS FROM
The TOWN OF:
PARADISE
PARADISE CONSTABLE
SUDDENLY CALLED UPON
Tank and Windmill at Cemetery is
Repaired-Spring Lambs In Big
Purchase Sell for $3.50 Head
(By Our Regular Correspondents

VDy OUI 1ttBt OO11CSPO1QC11SsI
PARADISE VALLEY, Aug. 49,
Two dollars and ninety cents head
was the price paid for spring lambs in
a big purchase made here today, in
which Adele Crosse bought from Syl-
ain Liotard his entire bunch of
spring lambs.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19

The Gold Coin Mining company
have received two Fairbanks morse
ore ears.
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j. II. Crandell superintendent of
the Gold Coin mines, is having assess.
ment work done on several claims in
Green's canyon.
The silver state news. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1907-1909, 1907-08-19

Tom Geren is getting some good
showings of free gold from his claims
at Greenvile, three miles west of
Adelaide.
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MINING NOTES OF
THE GOLD RUN
DISTRICT
A NEW STRIKE IS MADE ON
THE GOLD COIN PKOx ERTY
Continued Ac' ivity Characterizes the
Week in this Promising Mining
District

by Our Special Representative
Activity in the different mines be-
ing operated in the Gold Run district
has continued uninterrupted during
the past week.